Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia • Part-time
DescriptionAbout Us Cara is proud to be a leading South Australian disability service provider. Our purpose-driven team is committed to providing support that empowers people with a disability to grow as individuals and live a life rich in opportunities.
We strive to make a difference every day - for the people we support, our team, and our communities. By joining our team, you are not only stepping into a great career opportunity but are also part of something bigger.
Your new role As a Support Worker, you will be an integral part of our Mount Gambier team in providing support and care to our clients. You will provide support to our clients on a 24/7 basis and will need to be flexible to work over a 7-day, 24-hour roster period including mornings, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Provide support to our clients with their daily activities, such as meal preparation, hygiene routines, and medication management, promoting a sense of stability and routine.Foster independence and empower our clients to achieve their goals through encouragement and guidance.Respond promptly and effectively to any challenges or issues that may arise, ensuring a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for everyone.Assist our clients with community access and social activities to enhance social skills and build relationships.Develop and maintain positive, respectful relationships with our clients.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of individual progress and activities, while adhering to Cara's policies and procedures.Minimum Requirements: Current Driver's Licence.Current NDIS Worker Check (or willing to obtain).Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011).You have the right to work in Australia.Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent experience (not essential but desirable).Benefits: Competitive remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax-free and $2,650 tax-free on meals and entertainment).Supportive, rewarding, and friendly work environment.On-the-job paid training.Paid parental leave.Please complete the details in the online application below and attach your Cover Letter and Resume. For any inquiries, contact the Cara Recruitment Team on (08) 8243 5000.
Company OverviewCara is a leading disability service provider working alongside people with disabilities across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. Cara is a not-for-profit, or as we like to say, a profit-for-purpose. This means all money we raise goes back to supporting children and adults with disabilities in our Cara Community. We have more than 850 staff who work alongside our clients in Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation (STA), Home & Community Support (HCS), and Specialist Services.
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