About the role As a Support Worker with Activ in Albany , you will be making a real impact in the lives of others by helping people with disabilities through accommodation and community engagement.
We are all about personalised and people-focused support, teaming up with our customers to help them unleash their full potential.
Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of those with disabilities!
We are currently recruiting for several permanent positions with the rosters listed below.
As part of your application you will be asked to select which roster you are interested in.
Option 1 - female only*: 74.75 hours a fortnight, week day and Saturday shifts ranging in length from 3-10 hours, between 6:45am to 7pm.
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Option 2 - female only*: 41 hours a fortnight, week day shifts ranging in length from 2-5 hours, between 9am to 4pm.
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Option 3 - female only*: 45 hours a fortnight, week day and weekend shifts ranging in length from 2-10 hours, between 9am to 7pm.
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Option 4: No longer available Option 5: 74.5 hours a fortnight, week day shifts only ranging in length from 3-10 hours, between 7:30am to 7pm.
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Option 6: Casual work in accommodation and community, shifts times ranging between 6am-8pm.
*For the indicated rosters, the Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
A typical day as a Support Worker may look like: Supporting person-centred plans that identify a customer's life goals and working to achieve them Joining customers in recreational activities such as swimming, dancing, bingo, horseback riding, going to the gym, bowling and more!
Supporting customers in activities of daily living such as meal preparation, housekeeping, showering and toileting, medication administration and attending appointments Ensuring positive behaviour support plans are followed; and Administration duties and mandatory daily reporting.
The ideal candidate will live locally with availability to work one of the roster patterns, and: Have a passion for providing service and assistance and helping others live their best lives Willingness to support customers of any gender by assisting with personal care (showering, toileting) and domestic duties (meal preparation, housekeeping) Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships Proven administration and computer literacy skills Previous experience working with older customers and behaviours of concern - desirable Willingness to complete additional training as required such as medication administration Cert III in Individual Support (CHC33015 or CHC33021), OR willingness to work towards the qualification A valid driver's licence and a willingness to use your private vehicle (with rebates available) We are Activ .
We are Customer Driven, Listen Loudly, Dare to Try, and Deliver on Promises .
As a team, we are a fantastic collection of diverse individuals all coming together to achieve a common goal, to support those living with disability to live the life they choose.
Does this sound like you?
Then come join us!
If you join Activ you will have access to: Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay Options for work-life balance including options for days, overnights and weekend work Training through Activ's RTO Save thousands a year through our partner discounts on everyday expenses Employee assistance and well-being program Free health hotline with unlimited 24x7 confidential health advice for yourself and your adult family members.
An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community Activ merged with national disability services provider genU from July 1, 2024.
We are excited about the opportunities this brings our customers and staff, with a national presence and great career opportunities as one of Australia's largest five NDIS providers.
Submitting your application is easy.
All we need is your current CV and for you to answer a couple of questions, and then one of the team will be in touch.
As a part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include a video interview.
All applications must have the right to work in Australia, live locally and be willing to get or already have: NDIS Worker Screening Check National Police Clearance NDIS Worker Orientation Module To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support.
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.