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Support Worker

ICLA

About Us 

Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a community organisation established in 1987. We manage a number of residential services, providing long-term, secure and affordable accommodation and support services for people who have psychiatric and other disabilities. Our residential support services are funded through the NSW Department of Health and the Department of Human Services NSW (Ageing, Disability and Home Care).

About the Role

We are seeking Support Workers who will actively engage with our clients in their rehabilitation processes as well as provide support in their daily living.

Training is available for those who may not have the experience in the industry. As long as you show passion in what you do!

If you are someone who can utilise your proactive skill set for a meaningful cause and has confidence in providing one-to-one support then we want you! 

Our organisation provides individualised support to people based in the Inner City of Sydney, the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs as well as the Sutherland Shire. 

The responsibilities of our Community Support Workers include:

  • Building rapport, supporting people with daily activities according to their care plan (such as cooking, cleaning, self-care, grocery shopping, social activities)
  • Recording regular progress notes
  • Meeting regularly with case managers, health professionals
  • Managing challenging behaviours following established plans
  • Writing accurate case notes and recording them using our smartphone apps
  • Being a professional and friendly representative of ICLA
  • Advocating for the social inclusion of ICLA clients in the community
  • Timely & accurate reporting of maintenance issues, incidents and hazards
  • Following ICLA policies and procedures

Essential Criteria:

Experience, Personal Attributes and Qualifications

  • You enjoy getting to know others, have good verbal and written communication skills
  • A 'can do' attitude, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to follow a plan and creative thinking
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Your own smartphone to access our apps for managing work information (training provided)
  • A current driver's licence
  • A current First Aid Certificate (we can assist you to undertake a first aid certificate).

Desirable:

  • Experience working in a residential care environment
  • Experience supporting people who have a psychosocial disability
  • Relevant qualification or work experience in mental health or disability support

Our VISION - The people we support, our staff and the organisation, all thrive 

Our MISSION - We deliver personalised support enabling individual choice to improve people's lives. 

Our VALUES

  • Respect - for all
  • Integrity - in all we do
  • Results - for those we serve
  • Accountable - in all we do 

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