Nganana Incorporated.

Previous applicants need not apply. All successful applicants will be contacted directly.

Due to the high influx of applicants, applications will only be considered by people who apply through Seek. We will contact you as soon as possible if your application is progressing to the next step. Don't contact us, we will contact you.

Location Priority: We have multiple SILs and Community based clients throughout Adelaide, and preference will be given to Support Workers who are willing to travel. However, we welcome applicants from all over.

Disability Support Workers (SIL) – Casual employment

We are looking for highly experienced support workers to join our team and work in SIL and community based settings all throughout numerous locations around Adelaide. You will be resilient, compassionate and skilled with experience in supporting clients with complex psycho-social disabilities and physical disabilities. You will also have a full South Australian Driver's License and excellent reliability - that's a given!

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today .

About Us

Nganana Inc. is a not-for-profit, registered NDIS service provider focused on delivering quality services to people living with disabilities who require various levels of support. We support people with intellectual, physical, complex and psycho-social disabilities.

It is important to us to support clients to reach their goals in creative and engaging ways and empower them to lead self-directed, meaningful lives.

Equally important to us is keeping a work culture that respects our staff and cares about their wellbeing. This in turn provides exceptional outcomes to the people we support.

Nganana means “ALL of Us”

We are looking to recruit staff who are reliable and align with the values of:

Respectfulness

Collaboration

Integrity

Resourcefulness

Accountability

Commitment

About You

You will have a positive person-centered approach, experienced in supporting people with mental health concerns, complex developmental trauma, physical or neurological disabilities. You will have a basic understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, You will enjoy supporting people with challenging behaviours in all aspects of daily living, including meal preparation, managing appointments, prompting and encouraging personal care, and engaging in community activities.

You will also have excellent English speaking and written communication.

Your availability to work a range of shifts, and high commitment to our clients will be key to your success in this position.

You will have the following credentials:

Cert III, Cert IV (or higher) Individual / Disability Support (Or a related qualification)

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or DCSI Disability Screening

Provide First Aid (must be within 3 years of date of issue)

CPR (must be within 12 months of date of issue)

Assist with Medications (within 12 months of date of issue and include a Face-to-Face component)

South Australian Driver's License, comprehensive vehicle insurance and a safe, reliable vehicle.

Working with Children Check

National Police Clearance

Desirable

Enrolled/ Registered Nurse

Manual Handling

MAPA Training

Experience in working with Autism

Diabetes Training

Dementia Training

Aged Care Experience

Psychological Assessment/suitability

What's on Offer:

Attractive hourly rates + penalty rates + superannuation + salary sacrifice packaging available

Ongoing support and training to help you reach your full potential

Opportunity for growth and development, with possibility of leadership roles and career advancement

Support individuals living with disability to live a life of fulfilment and meaning

Access to Employee Assistance Program for your health and wellbeing

Work for a not-for-profit organisation who invests in quality services and prioritizes its clients and employees

Possibility of Permanent Employment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

You must have the right to work in Australia.

No recruitment agencies, thank you. Our recruitment team have this covered!

For more information about Nganana Inc. go to www.nganana.org.au

Please apply on SEEK today with your resume and cover letter. We're looking forward to receiving your application.