• $71k - $77k pa + super

Holdsworth Values – Trust, Kindness, Openness and Independence

Holdsworth believes in a community where all people have the support and services they need to maintain an independent, active and fulfilling life.

Our Community

Throughout the Eastern Suburbs, we support:

• children and adults living with intellectual disabilities;
• older people who may be frail, ill, lacking mobility, experiencing social isolation or living with dementia;
• their families and care givers; and
• families with young children.

About the Opportunity

Holdsworth is delivering more personalised supports to our community members through our Local Team structure. By working closely with participants in and around their home, staff can connect them with activities and people in their own neighbourhood. Our Local Teams support people as people, whether they are older, or living with a disability. The structure also offers a fulfilling work opportunity through closer relationships with participants, autonomy in decision making and better work / life balance.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Local Team Project Officer to support our growing Local Team in Randwick.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time, fixed contract position until 30 June 2021. Join us now, as we establish this exciting new initiative!

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote person centred opportunities for people which support their individual aspirations;
• Undertake assessments and establish services (NDIS and CHSP);
• Liaise with participants and their families, monitoring changes;
• Organise local monthly team meetings;
• Support coaching of Support Workers and Team Leaders;
• Introduce and buddy new staff into services;
• Provide emergency back-up if support staff are not available;
• Identify training gaps within the team;
• Support rostering of local team staff; and
• Promote compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and the Aged Care Quality Standards

About You:

• Strong desire to work in partnership with people to generate meaningful outcomes with a strong commitment to a person-centred approach;
• Sound knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
• Demonstrated strong time management skills including prioritisation of competing tasks;
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with community members, staff and other agencies;
• Computer literacy, word processing and database competencies;
• A current, Class C Driver's Licence and own comprehensively insured vehicle; and
• Tertiary qualifications in social work, disabilities, nursing, community services or similar will be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours;
• 35 instead of 38-hour work week;
• Mobile phone and laptop;
• Values driven work environment.

If you want a rewarding role, then apply now to join us and make a real difference to people from all walks of life. Holdsworth celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from everybody.

Please download the Job Description below or from our website: https://holdsworth.org.au/work-with-us/ and please call Simon Wise on 02 9302 3600 to discuss the role.