Senior Support Worker
Job No:
Cara573
Location:
Hindmarsh
Please Note - THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO CURRENT CARA EMPLOYEES ONLY
- Thrive in an environment that empowers its people to belong and connect
- Be part of a value driven organisation who cares for the community
- Competitive remuneration package plus salary sacrifice benefits (up to $15,899 tax free and $2,650 on meals and entertainment)
About Us
Cara is proud to be a leading South Australian disability service provider. We have more than 800 staff, known as our Possible People, who work alongside our customers in Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation, Home & Community Support and Specialist Services.
Cara is committed to working alongside adults with disability to grow as individuals and live a life rich in opportunities!
Your New Role
- Deliver outstanding client outcomes by providing direct high quality care services and support clients’ safety, wellbeing, achievement of goals.
- Provide daily opportunity for clients to thrive and live life to the fullest.
- Under professional supervision, contribute to the development, maintenance, and review of client support plans, including health specific or positive behaviour plans for people with complex needs.
- Engage with persons with disability and their families to assist in developing client goals and use this alongside an analysis of individual history and circumstances to identify appropriate support and activity (under professional supervision).
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax free and $2,650 tax free on meals and entertainment.
- Rewarding and friendly work environment.
- Career opportunities in a growing organisation focussing on our people.
- On the job paid training.
- Paid parental leave.
Skills and Experience
- Certificate IV in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
- Experience in providing high quality personal care and lifestyle support to people with a disability/community based human services.
- Experience in mentoring or coaching others.
- Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability to ensure the highest quality of service provision.
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to set own priorities and work deadlines.
Essential Criteria
- Able to provide 24/7 availability across a 76 hour roster per fortnight, including weekends and overnights (both active and passive).
- Current NDIS Worker Check (or willing to acquire).
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Full working rights in Australia.
How do I apply?
Please complete the details in the online application below and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
For a confidential discussion please contact the Cara Recruitment Team on 8347 4588.
The closing date for this role 11:00 pm on Sunday, 7 April 2024