Company Overview

Achieve Australia is the premier provider of disability services and NDIS plan management in the Sydney and Northern Rivers regions of NSW.

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.

Recent growth has now created a number of opportunities for Frontline Support Workers, to join our ranks as part of a new and exciting Direct Services Rover Team.

Job Purpose

You will be part of people's lives, professionally assisting them with a range of needs (role dependent) including but not limited to: movement, domestic duties, mealtime support, daily activities, medication administration and support with personal care. You will provide relief to operational sites across your allocated region to assist with shift coverage. Shift days/times will vary based on the allocated location and may include (but are not limited to) 6-2, 9-5, 2-10 and overnight shifts.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with at least two years FTE post graduate experience (RN and EN only)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and disability services;
• Confidence to critically assess and provide appropriate, effective and timely care in a multidisciplinary approach;
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment;
• Current CPR;
• Current Working with Children Check and NSW Driver's Licence (Green P2 or Full);
• Ability to work a rotating roster in a 24 hour care facility;
• Experience in working with people with disabilities, preferably in a community setting; (desirable)
• Experience in working with people who have complex health support needs; (desirable) and
• Understanding of legislation relevant to supporting people with disabilities including the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014.

Available Roles

We currently have vacancies across the following regions:

• North West - Seven Hills, Kellyville, Llandilo, Hornsby
• Southern - North Ryde, Eastwood, Ryde, Rydalmere
• South West - Wentworthville, Parramatta, Guildford
• Inner West - Norton Road North Ryde, Summer Hill, Dundas

Locations have a range of shifts so if you have any availability limitations, let us know, and don't forget to include your location preference.

If you want to make a difference in people's lives and this sounds like you, APPLY NOW! An Assessment Centre with the successful candidates will take place on 30th January 2020. If this timeframe does not suit feel free to join our Talent Community via our Achieve Australia Career Site. We are always on the lookout for talent!

We also have an upcoming online forum on 22nd January - save your spot to chat with our team at this online event to find out more. Each text based chat lasts around 10 mins and you can join from your desktop or smartphone at anytime during the event.

Click here into your internet search bar to register today.

Achieve Australia is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and we expect staff to share this commitment. As a result your application may be subject to a number of pre-employment checks; including a criminal history. Please note criminal history does not immediately effect employment opportunities. Applications will be assessed on merit.