Anglicare have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, part time NDIS Support Co-ordinator to join our team in Tamworth, NSW.

• Permanent, part-time, 3 days per week, SCHADS award 4.1 $39.26
• Are you passionate about the socially isolated and vulnerable people in our community?
• Do you want to further your career in the community services sector by making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others?
• Join our warm, friendly and supportive culture!

About Anglicare:

As a Christian organisation with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we exist to serve our community, enrich life and share the love of Jesus. Combining our resources and expertise enables us to work even more effectively to meet changing needs as we reach and serve more people at all stages of life.

About the role:

Anglicare have an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time, 3 days per week NDIS Support Co-ordinator to join our team in Community Services. Anglicare is seeking a staff member with initiative and enthusiasm to support those in the community. You will be working across several NDIS line items, however Support Co-ordination will be the primary role. The applicant must have NDIS experience, and Support Co-ordination experience is highly desired. This position Is located in Tamworth, NSW but may include outreach to surrounding communities.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Supporting people with an NDIS package to access the community
• Provide NDIS Support co-ordination for individuals
• Establish positive relationships with the clients, staff and other organisations
• Promote Anglicare’s services in a positive manner
• Assess client safety, planning, and intervening where appropriate, by ensuring the well-being of the client
• Reporting – ensure that reports are prompt and an accurate record of observations, risks, interactions and dynamics

About you:

• Certificate III or above in social work, psychology/community services/mental health or equivalent
• Extensive NDIS Experience
• NSW Drivers licence
• Knowledge of mental health issues and the impacts it has on a person’s life
• Skills in establishing rapport, respectfully communicating expectations and being assertive
• Experience relating to and building rapport with people
• Excellent observation, written and verbal communication skills
• Working with Children’s Check is required
• Police Check or NDIS check is required, but cost will be reimbursed by Anglicare for the successful applicant
• First Aid Certificate desirable

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Claire Dunlop Phone: 0439 374 818, Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Support Coordinator - Mental Health Services - Tamworth enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; Closing date is subject to change without notice.