We are Achieve Australia!

• Permanent part-time, maximum - term roles available.
• Flexible working hours.
• SCHADS award, Level 2 plus generous salary packaging and benefits offered
• Work locations: within Hornsby and Ryde areas with the possibility to work within both locations

About us:

Achieve Australia has been providing services to people with disability since the 1950s. Today, we are a registered NDIS provider offering accommodation, community participation, supported employment and support coordination services in the Greater Sydney and in Northern Rivers regions in NSW. We are driven by our Passion, Purpose and Principles:

• Our Passion is social inclusion for people with disability.
• Our Purpose is to build extraordinary lives, supporting people with disability to be well, have a home, choose a career, learn new skills, participate in their community and enjoy a full life.
• We live by our Principles of inclusiveness, stewardship, extraordinary outcomes and ethical practices.

About the role:

At Achieve Australia we are wanting our community and lifestyle activities to set us apart from the rest, and be industry leaders when it comes to variety, skill development and levels of client engagement.

As a Support Worker, you will use your enthusiasm and experience to support independence for people with disability in all aspects of life. This support will be provided in our client's homes or the community working 1:1 with clients and may include - but is not limited to - personal care, domestic and daily living support, budgeting, shopping, cooking and community participation.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will be required to address the following selection criteria:

• Minimum Cert III Individual Support or Disability with 2 years' experience working within the disability sector
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Understanding and commitment to the Disability Standards and WHS.
• Understanding of human rights and the challenges facing those with a disability.
• Experience in working with and supporting individuals who have challenging behaviours and/or complex needs.
• Sound interpersonal, role modelling and customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing environments.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• NSW Driver's Licence (Green P2 or Full).

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in working with and supporting adults deemed as having significant complexity in their lives.
• Passion for supporting others reach individual goals through a high-level person-centred approach.
• Demonstrated respect and understanding of individual differences.

Our benefits - Our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference in people's lives in an organisation that cares about people.
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• Supportive, friendly and values-driven team environment and culture.

Pre-employment checks:

Achieve Australia is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. This means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and staff are expected to share this commitment. As a result, your application may be subject to a number of pre-employment checks; including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Right to work in Australia check and NDISWC. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities. Applications will be assessed on merit.

How to apply:

To register your interest apply online, providing an updated resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Online Assessment Centre is scheduled for external employees on February 24, 2021. Apply now!

We have a Covid-19 Safety Plan in place including policies and procedures to support our clients and our workforce. The Covid-19 Management Committee meets on a regular basis to ensure our responses continue to be proactive and comprehensive, ensuring the safety of stakeholders at all times.