Support Worker
Job No:
SDP10261
Location:
Stafford
We are seeking a vibrant In-Home and Community Support Worker to join our support team for a fun loving 45-year-old gentleman who is all about music, poetry, photography, and sport. With a cheerful disposition, he loves community events, exploring local cafes, and getting outdoors. Plus, he has a beautiful dog, so dog lovers are especially welcome! Your role will involve community and in-home support, you will assist with personal care and daily living tasks, all while bringing joy and laughter into his life.
He has a disability and some complex support needs in areas such as health and communicating, however, experience working with people with disabilities is not necessarily required as full training is provided. The position does entail personal care, however, training for this is provided. A male is preferred but the gentleman is also open to an excellent female applicant. Ideally, we are looking for someone who understands and can model SRV (Social Role Valorisation) or who is willing to complete SRV training and apply the model to the role.
Shifts:
- Fridays Overnight - 5pm - 9:30am (two times a month will be a 7:30pm start)
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when other workers are on leave
The Role:
- Provide support to go out (or stay in) and enjoy music, poetry, photography, sport, invite friends over for dinner and involve himself in the community.
- Provide personal care and assistance with daily living in his home.
- Provide support to communicate using alternative communication techniques (training provided).
Pay Rates:
- Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm shift - $39.25 per hour
- Monday to Friday 8pm - 6am - shift $43.96 per hour
- Saturdays - $54.95 per hour
- Sunday - $70.65 per hour
- Public Holidays - $86.35 per hour
- Sleepover allowance $120.00 per shift (10pm-6am)
Requirements:
- Excellent communicator with outgoing personality
- Open to using an alternative form of communication
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and work in a team
- Understanding of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) or willing to complete training and apply model to role
- Driver's license and a roadworthy vehicle;
- Excellent English skills as alternative communication method is required;
- Reasonable location to the Stafford area;
- Blue card / yellow card / NDIS clearance check; or the ability to obtain one.
- Covid-19 vaccinated preferred
- NDIS Orientation Module Certificate or willing to obtain before start date
To Apply:
The successful applicant will be considered based on their personality, hobbies, and interests as well as what they can offer to add value to the gentleman’s life. This position is about a good fit with the gentleman so a personalised cover letter & resume is required.
Please include the following information.
- Describe yourself (hobbies, interests, other work, pets etc.);
- Why this position interests you;
- Knowledge of / interest in SRV
- The reason part time work suits you;
- Availability to noted shift, and flexibility
