Disability Support Workers

SNAP Programs Limited is a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides support services in the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast regions. We support children, young people and adults with a disability, and/or who may display challenging behaviours. SNAP Programs Limited offer a wide range of services including SIL, Community Access, Respite, and Camps to name a few. ThePeople We Supportare our number 1 priority, and this is in everything we do.

We are seeking to employ casualSupport Workers(within the Central Coast region) who have experience working with children, young people and adults with complex and challenging behaviors to fill both short shifts (2-3 hours (mainly after school)) and/or longer shifts (4+ hours (which may include sleep overs)).

You will be supported by experienced House Managers and Head Office staff who have all adopted the person-centred approach.

We provide a safe, encouraging, supporting environment for the people we support, whether they are with us for a few hours, few months or a few years.

The Role

Support services to children, young people and adults in the community and in SIL environments.

Following the case plans and behaviour support plans

Behaviour management

Medication management

Meal preparation

General housework

Current working with children (or willing to obtain)

Current NDIS workers clearance (or willing to obtain)

National Criminal History Check (within last 3 months or willing to obtain)

First aid certificate

Able to fill shifts at short notice

Caring, honest, reliable and resilient

Certificate 3 or higher (or willing to obtain)

What we offer

Opportunity to make a difference

Salary sacrifice options (including for casual staff) – meaning up to an extra $100 per week take home

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

24/7 support

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks. We will be actively shortlisting during this advertising period.

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