We’re looking to appoint several experienced and talented support workers who use person-centred and strengths-based approaches to working with people. These roles will involve working with KHG participants with complex needs in a professional manner and will require a commitment to capacity-building and goal-oriented practice. 

Kevin Heinze GROW

These positions are primarily responsible for working with people with a disability (physical, intellectual and/or psychosocial) and/or mental health condition, helping them engage with group-based holistic development, incorporating social, emotional, and skills-based development and resilience training. Developing relationships with specific people with physical, intellectual or psychosocial disabilities on an ongoing basis, Support Workers will be supervised by the Manager - Client Services and supported by the Coordinator - Therapeutic Horticulture and Coordinator - GROW in utilising therapeutic approaches to encourage, support and extend participants during their engagement with KHG programs.

Support Workers will work 1:1 with people, assisting them to work together with others in small group environments where practicable.

• Part-time and casual positions available with potential of future part-time opportunities
• 6 to 30 hours per week, Monday to Saturday
• Potential for Doncaster and/or Coburg location
• Pay and conditions as per the SCHADS Award, Level 2 dependent on experience and qualifications

Sample participant profile

Young man (early 20s) with autism and intellectual disability. Non-verbal, but responds well to communication over time. Easily experiences sensory overload. Enjoys music and sensory play. Goals include spending more time outside in the garden and developing social relationships with other participants. Centre-based support.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to program planning and delivery for individuals
• Works according to the individual needs of participants
• Records and assesses participant progress
• Contributes to participant reports
• Responsible for 1:1 support of participants
• Responsible for contributing to positive outcomes for each participant
• Works as part of a cooperative multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates empathy and respect, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for a diverse group of people
• Utilises appropriate therapeutic approaches to work with participants
• Alongside participants, contributes to the development and maintenance of KHG’s gardens and nursery
• Other duties as required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity
• Empathy
• Flexibility
• Sense of humour
• Persistence
• Commitment to quality service delivery
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal communication skills

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Qualifications in Disability, Mental Health or equivalent
• Experience supporting with people with disabilities
• An interest in horticulture-based therapy
• Training or experience in responding to behaviours of concern
• Sincere and appropriate levels of empathy, consideration and respect towards others
• Demonstrated capacity to make timely and appropriate decisions
• Ability to successfully work independently or as part of a group
• Highly developed time-management and organisational skills
• Computer literacy

DESIRABLE:

• Drivers Licence

MANDATORY:

Police Check, Working With Children Check, NDIS Check.