• A permanent part-time Support Worker role is available in Hornsby.
• Northcott has a fantastic employee benefits program, including Perkbox, salary packaging and discounted gym membership.
• In our annual employee survey, 90% of staff agreed that they enjoy their work.

About the role:

Our team in Hornsby is hiring permanent Support Workers for our Hornsby Day Program. The site offers Life Skills, Work and Study, Skills for Life and Recreation. We seek individuals dedicated to promoting the independence and inclusion of people with disabilities, helping them have a voice and achieve their personal goals.

The role offers a minimum of four days a week, with shifts from 9 AM to 3 PM, and Thursdays Skills for Life until 6:45 PM and opportunities for Friday nights or Saturday shifts.

Role Requirements:

• Experience facilitating group activities, e.g. art, playing an instrument, drama, and gardening.
• Challenging Behaviour Experience.
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; weekends are a must.

Typical duties might include:

• Empower the support staff to establish effective communication with customers using an individualised approach, using whatever means of communication is appropriate for each individual.
• Implementing and reviewing Individual Program Plans.
• Devise and facilitate program activities and workshops with customers and other support staff.
• Supporting customers with intellectual disability, autism and some physical disabilities
  

Position Description

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Valid working rights.
• A current Driver's Licence and confidence to drive an accessible van.
• NSW Working with Children Check NSW.
• NDIS Worker Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Health Assessment

Why work for us?

• We are a leading disability service provider in NSW, ACT & QLD, providing services and support for people with disability, their families, and carers. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.
• Increase your take-home pay and save on taxes with salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually.
• Northcott offers employee benefits including Perkbox, discounted health insurance, gym membership, motor service, and more!
• We offer a family-friendly workplace and support staff in managing their home and work lives effectively.
• Learning and career advancement opportunities, and you will have your contributions valued.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [email protected] .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [email protected] .