Here at IHCC, we are seeking passionate, dedicated and reliable support workers to provide essential care, support, and assistance to individuals with a range of psychosocial disabilities including Autism and PTSD, to help them achieve greater independence, well-being, and community participation.
Our 1 x male and 1 x female-identifying clients require support workers who are excellent at building rapport. Excellent spoken English is also required for this role.
OUR CLIENTS HAVE REQUESTED FEMALE SUPPORT WORKERS ONLY.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Understanding of trauma support and LGBTQIA+ community
- Assisting the participant to perform important daily activities
- Assisting with daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
- Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework
- Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping and community access
- Ensuring varied programs of social activities
- Providing emotional support and friendship
- Report any real or potential risks of harm to a participant, including children and young people.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record-keeping.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.
What is required:
- Experience with supporting participants with psychosocial conditions
- Current Worker Screening and WWCC, or willing to obtain
- First Aid Certificate
- Drivers Licence
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- New Worker NDIS Induction Module
- Smartphone
- A formal certificate may not be required if the individual has relevant experience and skills
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $35.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person