• Kingston SE
• Casual

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Support Worker (NDIS) is responsible for assisting people to maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and work towards agreed outcomes that are important to, and for, the person including with: daily living tasks; community inclusion; and participation activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develops a practical understanding of all goals and aspirations that might be identified by an individual. This includes by assisting individuals plans and assisting with the customisation of service offerings/supports and procedures.
• Builds understanding of the person-centred approach.
• Assists customers to address their practical straightforward needs and expectations.
• Adopts a flexible approach.
• Works collaboratively with team members and volunteers.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Minimum Cert III in community services, disability support, peer support worker or equivalent (essential)
• Current SA driver’s licence (essential)
• Current DCSI Child and Disability Related Screening (essential)
• Current Child Safe Environments certificate (desirable)

You will also demonstrate a positive and professional "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to work equally well as a member of a team or working alone. We would like the successful candidate to commence as soon as possible! If you feel that you are well organised and have a good work ethic then please apply.

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

ABOUT UNITINGSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, housing and community services to over 16,000 people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. With more than 1000 employees and volunteers, UnitingSA delivers high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds as we strive towards our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

A career with UnitingSA will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of respect, compassion, courage and integrity.

We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year.
• “Together we can” Workplace Wellness Program (including leadership development, counselling support, special leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, physio program)
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Professional development and study leave

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.

Due to COVID-19, UnitingSA are taking necessary precautions to minimise the risk to our candidates and employees throughout the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an online video interview, this will not disadvantage any candidates who wish to apply with us.

To view the Job Description, please visit our website at https://unitingsa.com.au/.