Residential Support Worker

Job No: GENU3189
Location: Portland

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all and living the values of genU each and every day.

 

Hey You!

Are you an experienced or aspiring support worker? If you are motivated and passionate about making a difference – join genU today!

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide personal care, community access and person-centred supports to empower clients to develop independent living skills and live the life that they want!

You will join a collaborative and supportive team, who will provide individualised training so you can best support our varied cohort of residents.

This is a part time opportunity located in Portland, with flexible working hours available to suit your lifestyle!

 

About You?

Our ideal Residential Support Worker will be a strong communicator and be able to quickly develop rapport with people of varied abilities and diverse backgrounds.

You will meet the following requirements;

  • Certificate IV in Disability Studies or be willing to undertake whilst working (paid placement opportunities available!);
  • Current First Aid Certificate with up-to-date CPR;
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
  • Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain;
  • Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain;
  • All applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the genU Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccinations during the recruitment process.

 Please click here for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.

 

For You!

genu staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

  • Investment in You: in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board. 
  • Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
  • Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits
  • Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.  
  • Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.  
  • Great Work Life Balance & Flexibility: choose your own hours around study, caring and other important life commitments, ideally working a minimum of 20 hours per week across our operation hours.

 

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact Toni Stobie at toni.stobie@genu.org.au or on 0419 705 560.

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Working at genU

When you work at genU, you help to build inclusive communities. We’ve become a leader in the fields of disability, ageing and employment and we’re only looking to keep growing. Our 65 year history has given us unparalleled experience, but we’re always looking for people who are new, innovative and adaptable. So when you work with us, you work with experts — people who live our values and love their job. Our clients are the reason why we do what we do, and what unites us is the belief that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had, and adventures in the making.