Casual opportunities in Picton location Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!) 24/7 rotating roster NSW unrestricted drivers licence essential About us… Breakthru is part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading provider of disability and rehabilitation services. We are a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high quality person-centered supports, we enable thousands of people every year to access the supports required for mental health, employment, disability & training needs.
Working with us, you will be supporting our clients to achieve their goals and aspirations with the aim of achieving sustainable employment.
We know diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
At Royal Rehab we are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!! About the role… Breakthru Home & Living has a large number of residential group homes across Sydney and surrounds. We are currently advertising for casual positions at our Picton location. The Disability Support Worker position is pivotal in promoting great outcomes for our customers in maintaining an exceptional quality of life. Our role is to empower customers to have a fulfilling life by actively participating in the community and maximising independence, underpinned by our core values of respect, working together, innovative thinking and honesty.
Your main Duties will include: Respecting the choice and control of clients and their specific gender and cultural requests of support workers. Assisting customers with activities of daily living including but not limited to Personal Care, Manual Handling, Transportation, Shopping, Community participation, medication administration, Health Care Appointments, Domestic and Cleaning Assistance, Cooking and Meal Preparation. Preserving the decency and privacy whilst assisting with personal care (e.g. feeding, drinking, toileting, personal hygiene, grooming and dressing) and personal administration (e.g. personal correspondence). Providing person centred support as well as utilising a recovery focused approach to support customers to achieve their goals. Utilising effective communication skills when interacting with customers, colleagues, supervisors and stakeholders. Ability to operate effectively within a team environment, unsupervised and working individually to support the needs of our customers. Being responsive when dealing with concerns relating to risk and customer care and an understanding of mandatory reporting guidelines. Completing customer documentation, key worker reports, person centred plans, risk assessments, incident reports, progress notes etc. Working with your Accommodation Manager to identify continuous improvements in regard to customer support needs and service delivery. The ability to work across a 24/7 roster with shifts ranging from 3-10 hours, from active overnight shifts, short shifts and split shifts. About you… We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Current First Aid Certificate. Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence. Strong computer literacy skills. Ability to work within Royal Rehab's value-based framework upholding the values of honesty, respect, working together and innovative thinking. Robust understanding of the Disability Standards, and the ability to translate these standards into practice. Self-motivated individuals with a positive can-do attitude. Experience in working with customers with a range of physical, emotional & mental health conditions desired. What we offer… Salary packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts Career growth: Genuine career opportunities Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements Salary: Competitive remuneration Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment Proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!! We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What's next… If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered. CLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.
A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
We do not provide sponsorship. No agencies please. Application Close Date: Friday 15th November 2024
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