Disability Support Worker Trainee - Smithton
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Disability Support Worker Trainee - Smithton
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Anglicare Tasmania is offering trainee support worker roles in Smithton
A meaningful job in your local community. Make a difference to someone's life by becoming a support worker. In this role, you will be trained to provide support to people who have been injured in an accident. You can be part of supporting them to live life to the fullest and achieve their personal goals. What does a support worker do? The day-to-day job of a support worker is full of variety. It is built around the needs of the person you are supporting. It can include helping them to carry out daily tasks like: Personal care (showering, grooming and dressing) Medication administration Meal preparation Transport Purchases Record keeping and reporting
It can also include supporting a person to stay connected with their friends, family and the community, learn new skills, or pursue their personal interests and hobbies. Anglicare Tasmania is seeking permanent part-time Disability Support Worker Trainees to work with Acquired Injury Community Support clients in Smithton
Anglicare provides innovative, flexible, person centred support to people living with an acquired injury. The Acquired Injury Support Service team are looking for people with a genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with acquired injuries. This role will suit people who are interested in developing a new career by taking up a traineeship position. They also seek people who are eager to learn and are motivated to work by the common values of hope, compassion, justice and respect. How does the traineeship work? If you are offered a traineeship you will be enrolled in the Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) course. You will be provided with guidance and support to complete the requirements of your qualification, including 120 hours of work placement. As this is a hands on role, it is most suitable for active individuals who can perform manual handling duties. The Traineeship role is permanent part time position and workers must be willing and available to work a variety of shifts over a 24 hour period if required. A copy of the Full Position Description
can be found below.
Generous above-award pay Penalty rates for weekend shifts A range of rostered shifts available (morning, afternoon, night) On-the-job training provided Opportunity to study a Certificate III in Individual Support whilst working in the Industry Rewarding work environment Salary packaging (Anglicare is a not-for-profit which means that you reduce the amount of tax you pay resulting in you receiving more income)
All Anglicare employees must have the following or willingness to get: Australian Residency status or valid Australian working rights A current provisional or full Australian Driver's Licence and an insured, reliable motor vehicle A current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration A National Police Check (Working with Vulnerable Peoples)
IMPORTANT
Successful applicants are required to have an Anglicare Tasmania assessed medical before commencement. On commencement successful applicants will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 16th October 2024 at 6.00pm
This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt. Click 'Apply' to review the position description.
Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes before a successful appointment. Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and LGBTIQ+ communities.Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.
Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. We have branch offices, group activities, individual carers and safe gathering spaces throughout Tasmania. Over the years we've provided essential help and services to many Tasmanians, and we are consistently monitoring current and future needs. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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