Permanent Part time support worker role in Penrith, NSW!Guaranteed 24 hours per fortnight + extra shifts to pick upShifts are from 9 am to 3.30pm, Monday and Wednesday, no night shifts!Working with our valued clients in our day service, no day is the same!We provide all the training, from buddy shifts, training shifts and ongoing development. Who is Endeavour Foundation? Endeavour Foundation supports people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We focus on ability, dreams, goals, and potential.
Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia's largest employers of people living with disability, so being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration, it is who we are! Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality.
What can Endeavour Foundation offer you? Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation, etc.)An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family membersReward and Recognition ProgramFree flu vaccinationsWhat can you expect in a typical day working as a Support Worker? Our Learning and Lifestyle hub delivers a diverse range of enjoyable, interactive, and goal-oriented programs. This includes cooking, baking, arts and crafts, community outings, bowling, gardening, and more! Don't worry if you don't have any prior Support Work experience, we will provide comprehensive training, including buddy shifts, to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role!
Day to day duties will include:
Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skillsAssisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we supportSupporting and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outingsHelping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and servicesWhat do you need to become a Support Worker? A passion for working in disability services and eager to learn all the skills and knowledge to become a fantastic Support WorkerYou are a true people person who is passionate, patient, empathetic, and resilientThe capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involvedCommitment to privacy and confidentialityGood computer skills and experience using Word, Excel, and OutlookA Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) would be great but it's not a "must"Experience with complex behaviours is highly desirableWhat clearances/checks do you need? Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (previously a Yellow Card)Hold or be willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificateWilling to undertake a "Fit2Work" National Criminal History Check (should you be successful)Open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance to transfer them into the communityHow can I join Endeavour Foundation? You can register your interest in joining Endeavour Foundation by simply clicking 'Apply' below and you'll be guided through a short application form. We can't wait to hear from you!
Posted Date: 17 Oct 2024
Location: Penrith, NSW / Australia
Industry: Community Services & Development
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: $33.41 + Super + Salary Packaging + Penalty
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