• Our Northern Rivers Team offers multiple permanent part time Support Worker positions across various sites in Ballina & Alstonville.
• 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 the kind of work they do.

About the opportunity:

Our amazing team in the Northern Rivers, offers multiple permanent part time Support Worker positions across our accommodation sites located in Ballina and Alstonville.

This role would suit those with a genuine desire to promote the independence and inclusion in society of people with disability as well as a desire to support individuals to have a voice, choice, and exercise control over their own lives to achieve their individual goals.

This is an incredible opportunity for passionate individuals, committed to fostering independence and inclusion for people with disabilities, to join the Ballina Team.

Essential Criteria:

• Cert III in a relevant field of study or equivalent experience such as Individual Support (Disability) or Assistant in Nursing is preferrable.
• Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster; you will be required to work across morning, afternoon and active night shifts, including weekend and public holiday shifts.
  
• Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, dementia, Intellectual disability, Acquired brain injuries, epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes and behaviours of concern.
• Experience in medication administration, manual handling and complex bowel care.
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, as appropriate.
• A current Driver's Licence
• NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate - "Quality, Safety & You".
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Position Description

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 offers and more!
• A family friendly workplace is offered, and support provided for staff to manage 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] .