Create positive influence and rewarding relationships by providing person-centred support to people living with disabilityLocation: Orange Part-Time and Casual Opportunities AvailableFitness Passport | Salary Packaging | Diversity and InclusionInnovative work environmentDue to Westhaven's continued growth and expansion, we have a number of exciting opportunities available to join our growing team of Disability Support professionals in Orange, as a Support Worker.   As a Support Worker you will play an integral role in delivering on Westhaven’s purpose, to place our participants at the centre of everything we do. About usWesthaven is and will continue to be the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW.  Westhaven provides client-centric, high-quality programs and activities that provide whole-of-life support for people with disability, including offering houses that are homes, enabling choice and control and supporting participants to live life the way they choose.  About the roleAs a Support Worker, you will work across multiple facets of Westhaven, supporting individuals living with disability. A Support Worker performs duties involving assisting participants with daily living skills, personal care, community inclusion and participation activities. Work is undertaken in the context of supporting the participant to maintain their wellbeing, explore opportunities and work towards agreed outcomes that are important to, and for, the person.Key responsibilities:Support clients with daily living skills including health and well-being, medication administration, assisting with personal care, meal preparation and household tasksPromote and foster a positive, inclusive and respectful home environment that supports participants to live life the way they chooseActively engage in initiatives that support participants to engage in culturally appropriate activitiesSupport participants to understand and make informed decisions regarding all aspects of their lives Evaluate and report on the delivery of service to participants Support clients with social participation opportunities and accessing education, community and engagement activitiesUnderstand and implement participant individual support plansCelebrate and nurture an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplaceTo be at the forefront of this opportunity you will:Be committed to providing exceptionally high-quality and safe participant experiencesBe self-motivated, reliable and have capacity to thrive within a fast-paced, collaborative environmentHave a willingness to learn and contribute to a successful, positive team cultureHave a positive person with the ability to display empathy, patience, enthusiasm and understandingHave the ability to interact positively at all levels, including dealing professionally with managers and colleaguesHave demonstrated capacity to work with culturally and linguistically diverse individualsHave the ability to support clients with daily living skills including health, medical, wellbeing, personal care, medication administration, meal preparation and household tasksHave the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including the ability to comprehend and implement participant individual care plans and behaviour support plans. Have demonstrated ability to be adaptable to changing circumstances and organisational requirements, and contribute to the needs of a rapidly expanding serviceHighly regarded criteria:Proficient computer skills including the use of Client Management Databases and Google Suite (or similar) Demonstrated understanding of managing behaviours of concern including de-escalation techniques Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practices, human rights, and the NDIS Experience supporting individuals with a disability, complex needs, behaviours of concern and/or mental healthQualifications in Disability Services, Community Services or Individual Support Qualifications and essential requirements of the roleCurrent NSW Driver’s licence The ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)The ability to obtain and maintain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)Willingness to provide consent to be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR)Appropriately vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 doses) and able to provide evidence Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to complete within 6 months of employment commencementAbout applyingPlease carefully review and answer all screening questions. You will need to submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of the role. We encourage diversity and inclusion Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.For more information or confidential enquiries please contact Lauren Jenkins, Service Manager Adult Services at lauren.jenkins@westhaven.org.au or Tammy Hartas, Service Manager Children Services at tammy.hartas@westhaven.org.au Applications close: 30 September 2022 AUD Orange 2800