Are you a passionate & enthusiastic Support Worker looking for Casual shift work in Austral? This is your opportunity to:

Enjoy flexible work with day, overnight & weekend shifts available - loading applies!

Build independence & capacity of 2 SIL residents with psychosocial disability, intellectual disability, mental health and/or physical health needs

Join a person-centered mental health service and empower people to meet their goals

ABOUT THE ROLE

Make a difference in this fulfilling Support Worker role by enabling the people we support to develop voice, choice, control & independence. Actively engage the people we support in their daily living, building their capacity & independence, and supporting them with their recovery journey.

Our current Casual opportunities include day, overnight & weekend in our 24/7 Supported Independent Living residential program located in Austral.

Responsibilities:

Building the capacity, routine, social skills & independent living skills of the people we support by assisting them with daily activities (e.g. domestic, health, social, community access)

Building rapport and managing challenging behaviours by following established plans

Providing support to attend regular meetings with case managers and health professionals

Writing accurate case notes and recording them using the online Bare Care's client management system

Enabling the social inclusion of Bare Care clients in the community

Maintaining infection control measures and adapting to evolving Covid-19 requirements.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

Enthusiastic about supporting people with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disability and/or mental health needs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A 'can do' attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to follow a plan and creative thinking

Punctuality and reliability

Ability to work independently and within a team

Right to work in Australia

A current driver's license and confidence driving in Sydney

Valid NDIS Check or willingness to obtain.

Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Your own smartphone/device to access our apps for managing work information (training will be provided)

Availability for different shifts across our 24/7 operating hours (e.g. nights, weekends, etc.)

Desirable:

Experience working in a residential care environment

Experience supporting people who have psychosocial disabilities

Relevant qualification or work experience in mental health or disability support

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please select “Apply” to submit your application through our Bare Care Applicant Portal using the “Apply with Seek” button. Please include a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria 1-6 and answer the application questions to outline your ongoing availability (days & shifts). Applications will be reviewed as received.

At Bare Care we believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger teams and an engaging culture. We welcome applications and expressions of interest from candidates who can help us to achieve this goal.

BENEFITS

Bare Care offers:

Inclusive and committed culture where everyone’s contribution is valued

Complimentary Online NGO learning and development opportunities

Leadership Pathways Training Courses

Flexible working practices

Access to hundreds of sourced specials and discounts only to Barecare staff through our Integrated staff platform