Senior Support Worker

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

The Senior Support Worker for each McCall Gardens site is accountable for the Team Leader of the program, focusing on achieving consistent service standards and quality outcomes for participants.

The position will responsible to be making supporting decisions and implement structures and processes that effectively provide consistent high quality service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding and commitment to support persons with a disability in daily living, personal care skills and community integration to foster their skill development and independence.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills for engaging and communicating with persons with a disability, staff, families and for writing reports.
• Well-developed computer skills, including the use of standard computer applications, for efficient use of systems.
• Experience in working as part of a team and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy and to work in a position of trust.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills and the ability to be flexible and responsive to operational requirements.
• Proven Ability to work positively in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislative, policies, procedures and service delivery guidelines.
• Commitment to work independently and professionally and follow McCall Garden guidelines.
• Knowledge of needs of persons with a disability to provide appropriate support and care.
• Understanding of and commitment to providing support and care in compliance with the NDIS Quality management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years experience in working in a Community Setting
• Certificate 4 Community Services, Disability or equivalent

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Current unrestricted Driver’s License
• Current First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• NDIS Workers Check

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please provide the following:

Cover Letter: The cover letter must outline why you are interested in this role

Resume: which clearly outlines any work experience and qualifications you have that would contribute to your success in this role.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

If you have further enquiries regarding the position, please contact Surbhi Bordia – People and Culture Officer on 02 9679 1031.