About the role:Northcott is currently looking for several committed, friendly and professional individuals to join our team in the Illawarra region; this will be on a casual basis.Reporting to the Coordinator, you will be required to appropriately support customers with opportunities to reach their individual goals through meaningful activities in our In Home & Community (IHC) services.Essential Criteria:A demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customersAbility to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, as appropriate.Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, dementia, Intellectual disability, Acquired brain injuries, epilepsy and behaviours of concern.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster; you will be required to work across morning, afternoon and active night shifts, including weekend and public holiday shiftsA current Australian Driver's LicenceNSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (Quality, Safety & You)Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)Why work for us?We are a leading disability services provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.You will have your contribution valued and to have opportunities to grow your career with us.A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.A new recognitions and rewards program enables discounts at various retail and entertainment outlets Applications close on Friday, 10th November2023. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please don't hesitate to apply.Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Northcott is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application.Position Description

Support Worker

  • Casual support worker positions available in Illawarra
  • $40.26 p/h (Includes casual loading)
  • Join an inclusive and supportive workplace

About the role:

Northcott is currently looking for several committed, friendly and professional individuals to join our team in the Illawarra region; this will be on a casual basis.

Reporting to the Coordinator, you will be required to appropriately support customers with opportunities to reach their individual goals through meaningful activities in our In Home & Community (IHC) services.

Essential Criteria:

  • A demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, as appropriate.
  • Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, dementia, Intellectual disability, Acquired brain injuries, epilepsy and behaviours of concern.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster; you will be required to work across morning, afternoon and active night shifts, including weekend and public holiday shifts
  • A current Australian Driver's Licence
  • NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (Quality, Safety & You)
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Why work for us?

  • We are a leading disability services provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
  • You will have your contribution valued and to have opportunities to grow your career with us.
  • A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
  • A new recognitions and rewards program enables discounts at various retail and entertainment outlets

 

Applications close on Friday, 10th November2023. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please don't hesitate to apply.

Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. 

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications. 

Northcott is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.

When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application.

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at diversity@northcott.com.au .