Aboriginal Support Worker

Job Description

24/7 Roster and flexible shiftwork availableMultiple roles! New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. New Horizons is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal female candidates to apply. Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be Female of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. In this role, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997, as amended. We have an exciting permanent Part-Time Aboriginal Support Worker role based in Granville. New Horizons is a great place to work and grow. Our people don’t just work with us because they have the skills and experience to do the job. To work with us, you have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with you every day. Key Responsibilities Collaborating with customers to develop individualised support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs and goals - Regular reviews of progress. Complete comprehensive risk management plans for customers. Providing support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication, and personal care as required. Developing and maintaining professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers, and key stakeholders. Seeking out innovative ways to enhance the customer journey! Reconnecting with families and Indigenous communities. Participating and engaging in activities and outings in the community and building relationships and connections in the community. Keeping customer records up to date on a daily basis using online systems by completing detailed notes and reports on customer progress and achievements. Skills and Experience This is an Aboriginal identified role and requires working with an Aboriginal customer, to meet the cultural needs of the community. Knowledge of mental illness; preferable with experience working with people with complex mental illness. You are experienced in the disability sector with an understanding of a recovery-oriented approach. You'll Also Need Technical literacy with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and systems for reporting. Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Disability or equivalent industry experience. Availability to work across a rotating roster. Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with the ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans. Willingness to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC, NDIS Check, and first aid certificate that meets New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us. What We’re Offering Salary packaging of up to $15,900+ in tax-free pay. Access to flexible work arrangements and purchased annual leave program. Reward program that recognises your achievements. Utilise our Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services. Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities. How to Apply If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply via the link now – our application process is mobile friendly. Please note that as part of our employment checks, we will request a police check from the last 3 months, a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), and an NDIS Worker Screening Check. To help make the process speedy, we encourage you to have/apply for the checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining these checks through the relevant services. Please apply directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr