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Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young adults with complex disabilities and medical needs?

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly team!

Location: Allowah, Dundas Valley

Employment Type: Permanent part-time

Remuneration: $26.40 per hour

Hours of Work: All shifts are 3:00pm- 8:00pm across Monday-Sunday. Please only apply if you have availability to work at this time.

Why You Will Love Working With Us:

Learn New Skills: Support Workers provide disability support including NDIS and in-house support within Allowah, they facilitate leisure activities, drive clients to appointments and activities and provide daily care.
Training: Comprehensive training is provided from Day 1. This includes induction through to on-the-job support.
Teamwork and Mentorship: Guidance from the House Manager and the Support Services Coordinator enables skill development and facilitates understanding of how optimal client care is delivered.
Wellbeing: Opportunities to participate in company events throughout the year targeted at enhancing staff health and wellbeing.

Essential Criteria:

If successful, you will need to obtain the following prior to commencement:

- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Workers Check
- Police Check (within the last 12 months)
- NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to drive clients in the Allowah vehicle
- First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
- CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)

Desirable Criteria

- Experience in disability support, working with children or young people with special needs and/or chronic illness or in education including early childhood
- A recognised qualification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability or Bachelor of Social Work

Skills we’re looking for!

Communication: Written and verbal, to communicate across diverse groups
Reliability: Follow instructions to prioritise client care
Empathy: Put the client at the heart of what you do
Teamwork: Connect and build rapport with staff
Flexibility: Be creative in the planning and delivery of NDIS program activities.

How to Apply

If you or someone you know may be interested, please apply via SEEK HERE

Celebrating our Staff throughout Harmony Week

"In the time that I worked at Allowah, I truly felt that I was a part of a very special place that does some really important work. All the staff are professional in their work and attentive to the needs of the kids, always seeking the provide the highest quality care for children and their families, who are so often overlooked and undervalued by our society."

"I love working at Allowah since it’s an amazing stepping stone into, not only healthcare, but disability care and helps us learn how unique people can be. I love spending time with all the children/young adults here at Allowah and whenever I know they’re having a good day- it makes me remember why I come to work."

"I am passionate about working here at Allowah as I love that we can support the families. I love the uniqueness of the place, and getting to know each child that comes through our doors."

"Allowah is a friendly hospital with great management where you look after children with physical and cognitive impairments. The children are lovely and you learn a lot as a nurse. Everyone is really close and always willing to assist other workers to get the job done.”

Vacancies at Jericho Road

Allowah is run and operated by Jericho Road, the justice and mercy arm of the Presbyterian Church in NSW.

The team at Jericho Road play a crucial role in the running of Allowah and there are some positions that directly interact with Allowah’s day-to-day activities and processes within the wider scope of Jericho Road’s other programs and ministries. When there are employment opportunities for these sorts of roles within Jericho Road, they will be listed here.

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