• Hours: Negotiable
• Salary: SCHCADS Award Level 2 PP1 $34.33 p/hr Casual

Headstart ABI Services provides community access, living skills, in home support, attendant care and recreational options for people with an Acquired Brain Injury.

We are looking for a CSW who lives in the Port Stephens area to join our organisation and provide quality support enabling people to live the life they choose.

Do you have initiative, a sense of fun and able to motivate people to achieve their goals? You will need to be able to provide an environment for the person with an ABI to develop skills and greater confidence in the community at large. Support is tailored to the needs of the individual and their goals and choices. The CSWs perform a variety of tasks within their role which may include linking activities, community access, personal or attendant care, social support, vocational pursuits and mentoring.

We currently have a casual position available. We are looking for people who are flexible in their work hours and are available to cover shifts from day through evening, overnight and weekends with the ability to work at least 20 daytime hours Mon-Fri per week.

We are seeking motivated people who are innovative and flexible in their approaches to reducing the barriers to community life that are experienced by people with an ABI. Your role is critical in the long term community inclusion of people with brain injury.

Essential:

• Good communication and team skills
• Initiative
• Commitment to consumer-driven services
• Knowledge of community resources
• Driver's licence
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
• First Aid Certificate
• Cleared Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• You will need to provide proof of your Right to Work in Australia and NSW Drivers Licence

To apply please click on the Apply Now button.

For any questions about the position phone 02 4965 4420.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.