Expressions of Interest : Support Worker
Company:
All Aspects Recruitment & HR Services
Category:
NGO / Non-profit
Education:
Relevant Trade Qualifications
Experience:
Between 3 and 5 Years
Work city:
Darwin/ Katherine / Alice Springs/ Tennant Creek
Work start:
08.05.2018
Job opportunities:
Multiple
Created:
27.03.2018
Expressions of Interest : Support Worker
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Person
- Understand the needs and experiences of the people we support
- Empower individuals and respect their right to make informed decisions and choices
- Promote dignity, privacy and confidentiality
- Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of the people we support and upholding their rights regardless of personal values and attitudes
- Work effectively with the person’s abilities, strengths and needs
- Develop and maintain a safe and professional relationship with all people we support
- Assist, support and develop independence in personal care, health care and hygiene in areas such as dressing, washing, toileting and eating as required
- Provide appropriate role modelling for the people we support
- Practice active listening and develop trust with the people we support and their support networks
- Ensure consistency of approach with the people we support
- Ensure that any medications taken by the people we support are administered according to the Management of Medication Policy and Procedure
- Place
- Planning
- Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
- Participate in Support Team
- Service Delivery and Continuous Improvement
- Maintain a proactive health, safety and wellness culture
SELECTION CRITERIA – Support Worker
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Relevant experience supporting people and/or children and young people or in a related area/field, that demonstrates a positive commitment to the duties and responsibilities of a Support Worker as outlined above
- Willingness to work shift-work on a 7 day roster including weekends, sleepover shifts and public holidays as required
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and relate well to people we support and their families
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as part of a team and contribute to
team goals
- Display an understanding and commitment to privacy legislation, equal employment opportunity legislation, anti-discrimination legislation, WHS legislation and any other relevant legislation required for the role
- Knowledge of local community networks, training and employment opportunities
- Computer literacy, competent administrative and documentation skills
- Current Drivers Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one within first four weeks of employment
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
- Certificate III/IV in Disabilities, Community Services, Social Sciences, Youth and/or experience in service delivery in the relevant field would be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of the relevant State Acts and Standards, Work Health and Safety Act and
Regulations and Anti-Discrimination Act
- Experience working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
- Experience working with people with mental illness
To apply please email a brief cover letter detailing your skills and experience and current resume to [email protected]
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.