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Community Support Worker [ Hunter and Central Coast EOIs]CONNECTABILITY AUSTRALIA LIMITED • Newcastle, AU
Community Support Worker [ Hunter and Central Coast EOIs]

Community Support Worker [ Hunter and Central Coast EOIs]

CONNECTABILITY AUSTRALIA LIMITED • Newcastle, AU
5 days ago
Job description

About Us

For over 30 years, ConnectAbility Australia has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by connecting them to meaningful communities, resources, and services. Founded by passionate community members in Newcastle in 1992, we’ve grown into a leading not-for-profit service provider throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Hunter Region, and the Central Coast.

In 2023, we proudly merged with Early Links, specialists in allied health and early intervention teaching who support over 1,400 children and youth.

Together, we support almost 1,800 individuals of all ages, empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams.

The Opportunity

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. In this role, you will support individuals to live independently and participate in their community, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide community access and support participation in social, recreational, civic and vocational activities.
  • Engage with and support individuals using a person-centred approach and ensure that people using the service access services and support that respect their goals, strengths and needs.
  • Assist customers to develop skills, build capacity and actively participate in all aspects of life including activities of daily living, personal and health care, household management and community engagement.
  • Maintain accurate customer records to ensure individualised support.
  • Build strong, professional relationships with customers, families, caregivers, and key stakeholders.

About you

  • Passionate about supporting people with disabilities to live independently.
  • Compassionate, reliable, and committed to person-centred care.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Essential Requirements

  • Certificate III in Disability or Individual Support (preferred) or relevant experience.
  • A valid Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum P2) and comprehensive car insurance.
  • Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain before commencement).
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (paid worker).
  • Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willingness to complete).
  • Good computer skills and demonstrated ability to use IT systems
  • Reliable smartphone

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Pay: Casual rates starting at $45.28 per hour.
  • Range of support hours available between 6am and 8pm Monday to Sunday.
  • Opportunity for conversion to Part Time employment
  • Supportive Work Environment: Join a positive and inclusive team.
  • Salary Packaging Benefits: Available for all permanent employees to increase your take-home pay.
  • Training and Development: Access to online and face-to-face training.
  • Employee Wellbeing: Subsidised annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

ConnectAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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