Disability Support Worker

Are you the motivated and dynamic Support Worker we are looking for?

If you’re passionate, care to assist people and you’re skilled in interpersonal relationships, you might just be the person we’re looking for. The candidate must also not have an international accent of any kind due to the client’s specific risks and needs.

We are growing, and we need new Support Workers to join our team! Opportunities available in the Southern or Western Suburbs of Adelaide.

We are looking for a suitably qualified Disability Support Worker who:

• Has experience working in people’s homes, on a 1:1 basis.
• Will accept 6.30am starts and active overnight shifts.
• Will be happy to work shifts that are between 3-6 hours
• Will provide transport supports to therapies and other appointments, shopping, and social activities as required.
• Will work unsupervised.

About you:

• You go that extra mile to provide care, emotional support, physical assistance and supervision to people who are vulnerable and/or present with disability
• You are extremely accountable for your outcomes
• You have a positive outlook
• You thrive on personal development and have a growth mindset
• You demand excellence of yourself and thrive on feedback
• You have the ability to work independently (as required) and exercise initiative
• You have a great sense of humour and love to have fun

Duties and responsibilities

The specifics of the role depend on the client; however, our Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that promote social connectedness and emotional wellbeing while promoting independence and supporting general health.

• Assist with outings, social activities and other routines
• Assist with tasks around the home such as shopping, menu planning, cleaning and cooking
• Provide companionship and support to our young people to develop their independent living skills and increase their confidence

Croften Care is dedicated to providing an environment where our young people are protected from abuse, neglect or harm and where staff work according to our organisational values. Workers must be committed to reporting and openly disclosing any suspected or alleged incidents of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination in accordance with our Incident Management and Reporting Policy.

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate in Individual Support
• Certificate in Disability
• Certificate in Youth Work
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Documentation

• 100 points of identification (i.e. Drivers License, Medicare Card, Birth Certificate)
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Check
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program

Here’s what you’ll get when you join the Croften Care Team:

• Mentorship – We are obsessed with personal and professional development
• Training and Support – Every team member will be offered training specific to their clients needs and refresher training and support as needed. We want you to succeed!
• Fun and vibrant team – Learn and thrive with some of Adelaide’s most knowledgeable NDIS services, who love what they do and have fun doing it
• Amazing growth prospects & long-term career growth – You’ll get to work in a growing and registered NDIS business that promotes people from within our teams to different areas of the business including support coordination and social work roles. There are loads of growth opportunities!
• The Culture – Forget the traditional corporate culture. We left that behind years ago for a reason and have created something entirely different! Join the Croften Crew and be part of something special.

If you want to step into a role with great growth opportunities, enjoy working as part of a team and have a fun and positive attitude, this just might be the role for you!

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