Job Profile:

This role is between Maitland and Newcastle NSW.

At Greenleaf Disability Service, Support Workers work as part of a team to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with Greenleaf Disability Service vision and values and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Support Workers work through a 24/7 roster and assist participants in their needs for daily living including personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transport and other important caring duties.

Our Staff's benefits:

• Supportive work environment
• Competitive rate of pay
• Work life balance
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity for career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Duty Statement:

• Provide help and assistance to improve participant's daily living skills
• Provide practical assistance to people while they are developing their independent living skills
• Work alongside people in all phases of their recovery journey.
• Work with people to access services and activities in the community.
• Work as part of a multicultural and diverse team to ensure continuity and consistency of support to participants
• Adhere to administrative procedures including data collection and maintenance of participant records.
• Undertake tasks as directed by the Supervisor and Management team
• Attend all staff meetings and training

Requirements for Appointment:

The successful applicant must have:

• Experience in providing positive support to clients with challenging behaviour
• Minimum Certificate III Disability/ Community Services/ Aged Care or Mental Health equivalent
• For complex cases a Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health is required
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• A valid National Police Check (issued within 3-month period) or willing to undergo a National Police Check
• A certificate for NDIS Worker Orientation
• A current first aid certificate
• A current Australian Driver Licence  
• Comprehensive car insurance
• Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Minimum Certificate III Disability/ Community Services/ Aged Care or Mental Health equivalent.
• Minimum of Certificate IV in Mental Health / Disability/ or equivalent with minimum 12 months relevant experience is required for our more complex cases.
• Experience, knowledge and skills working with people experiencing mental illness within a residential setting is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build relationships with Individuals, carers and families based on mutual respect and trust.
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal, combined with a proactive and hands on attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow directions from the supervisor.
• A reliable, punctual and mature attitude with demonstrated ability to work with limited direct supervision.
• An understanding of the importance of personal and professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality, ethical behaviour, policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Minimum of 12 months experience within the Industry
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in mental health (preferably in a residential setting), disability, drug and alcohol or youth work
• Understanding of and capacity to interpret and apply relevant standards and legislation (including National Standards for mental Health Services, recovery principles, psycho-social Recovery principles)
• Good understanding of and capacity of working with Physical and Intellectual disability
• Experience in working with highly challenging participants
• Knowledge of NDIS.

how to apply

Interested applicants should submit a one page cover letter and resume via Apply Now below.

Further information, please contact Head Office on 1800 800 777 or Jaymes Leslie on 0481 580 975.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.