Support Worker - MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLEUniting WA has been serving the WA community since 1829 and today is one of the State's major not-for-profit providers in mental health; disability, housing; homelessness; children services; family supports; foster care; family violence; prisoner reintegration; NDIS supports; recovery options and financial wellbeing services. We have more than 400 team members and hundreds of volunteers through the State. We work for a safer, brighter and better world for the people we support, and all of humanity.
About the role This position is based in ALBANY WA.
Join our Great Southern team as a support worker in our Individualised Services program across the Great Southern. Due to additional people wanting support Uniting currently has multiple permanent part-time and casual positions available.
Hours for the part-time roles vary from 40-60 hours per fortnight; hours for the casual roles aren't guaranteed but we usually have up to 6 shifts available for our casual pool to fill in for permanent staff, plus unplanned sick leave, so plenty to keep you busy. The casual positions may suit people looking to supplement their income or students and semi-retired.
Uniting in Albany is looking for experienced support workers or people who are just starting their career in support work and are willing to learn, develop and grow. The role requires provision of specific supports such as personal care, special feeding systems and strength-based conversations.
You will be expected to work various shifts with complex clients with challenging behaviours which require redirection strategies.
Day Shifts Various times and days between 6am and 6pm. Evening shifts 4pm-10pm Hourly rate 10pm-6am allowance sleep over shift 6am – 8am. Hourly rate If you are BOLD and reside in the Great Southern and are keen to make a difference in the lives of the people we support, come join our team.
To be successful in the role, you will require the following: Must have a qualification in Community Services, Disability or Individualised Support or relevant experience in the disability sector. If you are currently enrolled in study you may be considered for a part-time role.NDIS worker orientationUnderstanding of contemporary person-centred, strength-based support in disability services and mental healthFirst aid, medication administration and manual handling certificatesCan commit to working sleep over shifts with an ongoing roster patternKey responsibilities: Support participants in achieving their NDIS goalsSupport participants to connect with their local communities and enhance natural supportsSupport participants to prepare or participate in the preparation of mealsAssist with personal care tasks (including toileting, changing, hoisting and feeding)Provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant's level of independent functioning, including participation in the communityRespond to the participant's needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their livesKeep accurate and complete records of activities via progress notes and Incident reportsImplement PBSP strategies when needed (training will be provided when needed)Work within the NDIS Code of ConductOngoing learning and developmentAs a not-for-profit, Uniting WA is authorised to offer salary packaging, allowing you to receive some of your income tax-free!
5 weeks of annual leave available pro rata for permanent employees!
Discounted health care with HBF or Medibank Private. Free support and counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program!
On-the-job learning and supported professional development!
The Uniting Team Uniting WA is the community services arm of the Uniting Church of Western Australia. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We're proud to support thousands of West Australians every year. Applications from First Nations People, people with lived experience, people with disability and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers are encouraged. A PD with more info on the role can be found here.
Next steps Please apply through the seek website and provide a current resume and covering letter. Please note we will begin shortlisting and interviewing before the ad expires, apply promptly for due consideration.
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