Experienced Support Worker
Casual position
Kuremara
Location: Ambarvale NSW 2560
Kuremara is a Registered NDIS Provider.
Kuremara is committed to providing the highest quality of care both at home and out in the community.
We currently provide our clients with one-on-one support services in the following:
- Daily Activities
- Social Activities
- Assisted in home living
- Community participation
- Transport
- Respite Care
- Week care and weekend care
We are looking for a Support Worker (SW) that is compassionate, hard-working and dedicated to join our team. It is a rewarding job that will give you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community, whilst also developing personal skills.
Your key role:
As a SW you will provide support to NDIS funded participants, promoting choice, control and assisting participants in achieving their personal goals.
Requirement:
- Our participant requires an experienced Support Worker
A successful candidate must have:
- Excellent English skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident and friendly attitude.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately.
- Understanding of safe work practices.
- Previous employment experience in the health/Disability care sector.
- Ability to work independently and accurately report back to supervisors.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Experience in providing quality services that assist people to maintain their independence, dignity, cultural values and religious beliefs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality support to participants which ranges in their level of needs
- Adherence to service agreement requirements of the funded package & meeting of deadlines
- Undertake company training within the required timeframe
- Keep accurate and up-to-date documentation
- Work independently within the community or the participant's home
- Reporting after each shift
- Support participants to achieve positive outcomes of their personal goals as stated within their NDIS plan
- Transport participants to a range of different services and appointments.
- Monitor participant’s health and well-being, whilst also contributing to their skill development
- Other tasks as requested by the manager
Qualifications:
- Support worker: At least 1 years experience (Preferred)
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Driver’s Licence
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-4 weekdays of availability for day and weekend shifts
- Must have or be willing to obtain the following:
- NDIS Worker Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Working with Children Check
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Valid Police Check
- Current Driver’s License, a reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration and fully comprehensive insurance)
Desirable:
- Ability to start as soon as possible
- A positive attitude
- Current Australian Driver’s License
- A personal phone to report case notes and receive shift notifications
- Be empathetic, compassionate and patient
- Must be able to establish good rapport with participants and available to assist with transport to and from appointments and community access.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $34.00 – $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Required)
Experience:
- Support Work: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 21/07/2025