Community Services Support Worker

• Earn a remuneration package ranging between $57318.40 - $61954.12 plus superannuation.
• Play a pivotal role in assisting the Community Services Team Leader provide personal, physical and emotional support to NDIS Participants and Aged Care Consumers.
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including remote area allowance, salary sacrifice options, 6 weeks of annual leave plus 10 days of personal leave, and more!

Our passion for community is at the heart of everything we do

Our vision is to be a leader within the Australian Local Government and develop a broad range of strategies that will help shape our vision for the region through excellent service delivery and community engagement. We also aim to build one of Australia's most sustainable, vibrant, and diverse regions. Victoria Daly Regional Council runs a range of programs to engage the Indigenous communities.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au/

How you’ll make a difference

Victoria Daly Regional Council is looking for a full-time Community Services Support Worker based in Timber Creek, NT. 

This position will assist the Community Services Team Leader to provide personal, physical, and emotional support to our NDIS Participants and Aged Care Consumers who require assistance with daily living in the community and surrounding ward.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Provide friendly, compassionate support to the people supported by the NDIS and Aged Care program where required by assisting them with their daily living tasks.
2. Effectively work in a community support environment and provide support to participants and consumers to assist them in meeting their physical and emotional needs.
3. Assist and participate in activities designed to enhance physical, social, and emotional well-being of consumers and participants, and ensuring a safe environment to do so.
4. Recording everyday support by way of shift reports and progress notes or incident reports.
5. Provide advice to the participants and consumers about nutrition, food storage and hygiene.
6. Facilitate cooperative behavior amongst participants and consumers.
7. Communicate appropriately with participants, consumers and colleagues to ensure positive outcomes.
8. Participate in safety procedures for direct personal care work to maintain a safe working environment and ensure WHS regulations are adhered to.
9. Ensure the policies and procedures of the Council are adhered to and all resources effectively deployed

What you’ll bring to the team 

Selection Criteria

Education Requirements

1. Cert III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent (desirable)
2. NDIS Workers Orientation Module (essential)
3. A current First Aid certificate (essential)

Experience and Knowledge Requirements 

1. Be able to demonstrate a caring and supportive attitude towards participants and consumers.
2. Well-developed communication and negotiation skill and the ability to be sensitive.
3. Ability to work in a challenging, culturally diverse environment and respect the values, customs, preferences and beliefs of participants and their families.
4. Ability to be flexible and enthusiastic towards undertaking a variety of tasks that add value and quality to the NDIS participants and aged care consumers lives.
5. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
6. An understanding of Community Services, Disability Support and/or Aged Care services.
7. A sound knowledge of the principles of Work Health and Safety.

Other Requirements

1. Criminal History Check (issued within the last 3 months)
2. Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)
3. A valid driver’s licence
4. NDIS Workers Clearance

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Ready to Apply?

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