Support Worker

Are you looking for a career with value & meaning? If so, keep reading! 

Hunter Care Group is looking for people that are keen to make a difference in people's lives and achieve positive outcomes through unique & innovative person-centred support. 

Hunter Care Group (HCG) is a leading Disability and Mental Health Support Service, and one of the largest NDIS providers in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.

We believe that people are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone who engages with HCG feels valued and a part of our team.

HCG has exciting career opportunities to join our Community Access, and Supported Independent Living (SIL), teams and we want to hear from you!

 
Benefits of Working for HCG:

• Paid for time and kms between shifts*
• The opportunity to undertake a Certificate III or IV in Disability Supports, at no cost to you!
• Internal career development opportunities.
• An ongoing weekly roster that works around your availabilities (Consistency and work-life balance).
• An experienced and available management team that makes you feel supported and part of the team.
• Staff recognition programs.
• Opportunities to participate in community and awareness events and fundraisers.

About the role:

As a Support Worker, you will provide support to our Participants in their homes and the community to increase their individual skills, help build their capacity and achieve their goals! You will promote and provide environments that support the safety, independence, growth, health, and well-being of our Participants..

The successful candidate will have:

• Enthusiasm to work as a Support person within the disability and/or Mental Health sector
• An understanding of what it means to support in a way that respects their rights, dignity, values, beliefs, and personal goals
• Ability to effectively manage complex behaviours and situations and use initiative to either resolve or escalate issues as they arise
• Ability to communicate effectively
• A positive attitude!

Essential criteria:

• A current NSW Working with Children Check (or willingness to apply)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to apply)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• NSW Drivers Licence with your own Comprehensively Insured Car

*For breaks between shifts that are 45 minutes or less.

HCG is a proactive, and purpose-driven organisation that recognises that our people are at the core of everything we do, so if you’re looking for a career and not just a job then HCG is the place for you. APPLY NOW!

Note, we will actively be contacting candidates during the recruitment period. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants who successfully pass the resume review stage will be contacted. While we understand this may be disappointing, we want to assure you that your application is valued and will be given thorough consideration.

HCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. HCG encourages applications from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, or those who may have a disability.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Have you completed a qualification in disability?
• How many years' experience do you have as a youth worker?

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