Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 26th May 2021
Are you empathetic, patient, passionate and creative? This could be the job for you!
Jigsaw trains people with disability in transferable employment skills and provides training, work experience, employment experience and support in transitioning to mainstream employment. At the heart of the Jigsaw model is a data and document management business working with corporate and government clients that we use to facilitate this.
Learn more about Jigsaw and our mission here at our website.
A Support Worker is known as a Trainer in the Jigsaw model. Trainers build professional and personal relationships with trainees based on mutual respect, enabling and empowering individuals with disabilities to reach their employment goals and feel confident in the workplace.
You will work autonomously and as part of a team to achieve agreed outcomes. Your primary responsibilities will be to:
We are looking for someone who can bring a wealth of experience from working in the allied health sector to Jigsaw's opening team. This role would be perfect for parents looking to return to the workforce who have experience in the allied health sector and or working with people with disabilities. We have a range of roles currently available.
A passion for and experience with working with people with disability or in the allied health sector
Energetic and creative individuals who think differently about assisting others to achieve employment goals
Proactive, forward thinker, who takes initiative to solve problems
High bandwidth for multitasking and attention to detail
Excellent communication and team-work skills
Auslan experience desirable but not required
Empathetic and patient approach
Have the right to work in Australia
Possess or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check
Possess or be willing to obtain a Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)
Jigsaw employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, meaning you can increase the value of your take-home income.
Potential career development opportunities as the team expands in Adelaide and interstate.
Online and face to face training as required for the role.