About Us

The Co-Group is a charitable, not-for-profit (NFP) organisation that works hand-in-hand with disability, aged care and community service organisations across Australia to connect them with the best workforce solutions.

TCG supports organisations by providing them with a responsive, tailored workforce solution which includes skilled and experienced team members able to deliver high quality services to meet emergency, short-term and long-term needs.

TCG has a positive proactive culture and our team are rewarded through our many attractive benefits programmes including flexible working arrangements and salary packaging.

About the role

We are currently looking for Support Workers who are looking for a casual position with a great Company who are committed to providing excellent care to individuals. Both long and short shifts are available to ensure that work/life balance we all strive for.

The role of the Support Worker includes supporting clients with:

• Personal care
• Meal time assistance
• Development of general living skills
• Behavioural and emotional techniques
• Assisting them to access community and recreation programs
• General supervision and general administration tasks
• Development of their social living skills

About You

As a team member you will need to:

• Show initiative
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Be empathetic and caring
• Be resilient and adaptable
• Committed to providing exceptional quality care to clients

Your Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role, you will require the following skills and experience:

• A certificate in Ageing Support, Community Services, Health Services Assistant, Individual Support (Ageing, Ageing and Home and Community, or Disability), Mental Health and/or Youth Work or working towards, or a commitment to enrol within 1 month of commencement and complete course within 12 months (Cert III) and 18 months (Cert IV).
• Experience working in the role of a support work or similar
• NDIS worker screening clearance
• A current National Police Clearance Certificate and has an issue date of less than 2 years and 6 months ago
• A current HLTAID003/HLTAID011 (or equivalent) Provide First Aid Certificate
• A current HLTAID001/HLTAID009 (or equivalent) Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• A current Working With Children Check
• A current Drivers Licence (P2 or above) and access to a reliable vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience working with people with complex needs
• Bowel care experience
• Manual handling/hoist experience
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Other Requirements

Candidates will need to demonstrate compliance, or willingness to comply with our Immunisation and Vaccination policy.