Support Worker New Horizons

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join the New Horizons team in providing complex care and support to provide complex care to a resident within the icare program. We’re looking for experienced and empathetic Support Workers in the Orange 2800 area. 

 

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

 

About You

  • Qualified in Disability, Community Services or Mental Health, or equivalent relevant experience – experience in personal care, manual handling or AIN would be highly regarded
  • You have a valid NSW Drivers C class licence and use of own car
  • You have a mobile phone you are comfortable using for work
  • An understanding of NDIS services and programs is helpful (though not essential)
  • You are punctual with a friendly nature and want to help make a positive impact on the lives of residents within the community

 

The Day to Day

As a Support Worker, you will be meeting the daily care needs of a resident within a residents home and will be invested in providing a person-centered approach, high-quality care, and ensuring that resident are supported in achieving their goals. Tasks may include but are not limited to: Tasks may include but are not limited to:

  • Personal care, manual handling and medication administration
  • Meal preparation
  • Accompanying to appointments and adhering to specialist plans

 

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 24 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.

 

New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life.  Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.

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