Join our team in Wagga Wagga and be part of an organisation that is committed to to create positive influence and rewarding relationships by nurturing the potential of every child and young person in our careWhats on offer:Work a flexible shift rosterCompetitive base rate of $32.21 per hour + casual or shift loadings and super (11%)First Aid certificate compliance allowance (pro-rata)Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)Enjoy a tax-free meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)Fitness Fanatic? We've Got You Covered: Fitness Passport to Energise Your LifestyleInnovative work environment: Career pathway into team leader roleEmbrace Diversity, Spark Inclusion: Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion A day in the role of a Children Services Support Worker As a Children Services Support Worker you will provide essential care and support to children and young people who may be facing various challenges.Work with Children and Young persons to maintain personal care and support with daily living skills Plan and attend appointments and/or activities that promote social interaction and skill development.Complete daily case notes, admin tasks and incident reports What’s on offerImmediate start (pending licensing requirements)Part Time & Casual opportunities available Flexible shift roster - enjoy longer weekends leaving you more time to rest & rechargeOne-week comprehensive induction program Base rate of $32.21 per hour + super + shift penalties Positive and supportive work environmentOpportunity for additional hours Skills and requirementsQualifications in Disability Services, Community Services or Individual Support Current NSW Driver’s Licence Current First Aid & CPR CertificateAbility to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)Ability to obtain and maintain National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)Willingness to provide consent to be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR) 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 clients to live life the way they choose.  Westhaven is a not-for-profit, inclusive workplace that values diversity and difference. Click the link to view a day in the life of a Westhaven Support Worker.  About applyingPlease carefully review and answer all screening questions. You will also need to submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of the role. We encourage diversity and inclusionWesthaven 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.Applications close: 1st May 2024For more information or confidential enquiries please contact the People and Culture team at peopleandculture@westhaven.org.auLink to Position Description AUD Wagga Wagga 2650

Support Worker, Children Services - Wagga Wagga

Join our team in Wagga Wagga and be part of an organisation that is committed to to create positive influence and rewarding relationships by nurturing the potential of every child and young person in our care

Whats on offer:

  • Work a flexible shift roster
  • Competitive base rate of $32.21 per hour + casual or shift loadings and super (11%)
  • First Aid certificate compliance allowance (pro-rata)
  • Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)
  • Enjoy a tax-free meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)
  • Fitness Fanatic? We've Got You Covered: Fitness Passport to Energise Your Lifestyle
  • Innovative work environment: Career pathway into team leader role
  • Embrace Diversity, Spark Inclusion: Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

     

    A day in the role of a Children Services Support Worker
    As a Children Services Support Worker you will provide essential care and support to children and young people who may be facing various challenges.

    • Work with Children and Young persons to maintain personal care and support with daily living skills 
    • Plan and attend appointments and/or activities that promote social interaction and skill development.
    • Complete daily case notes, admin tasks and incident reports

     

    What’s on offer

    • Immediate start (pending licensing requirements)
    • Part Time & Casual opportunities available 
    • Flexible shift roster - enjoy longer weekends leaving you more time to rest & recharge
    • One-week comprehensive induction program 
    • Base rate of $32.21 per hour + super + shift penalties 
    • Positive and supportive work environment
    • Opportunity for additional hours

     

    Skills and requirements

    • Qualifications in Disability Services, Community Services or Individual Support 
    • Current NSW Driver’s Licence 
    • Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
    • Ability to obtain and maintain National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)
    • Willingness to provide consent to be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR)

     

    About Us
    Westhaven 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 clients to live life the way they choose.  

    Westhaven is a not-for-profit, inclusive workplace that values diversity and difference. Click the link to view a day in the life of a Westhaven Support Worker.  


    About applying
    Please carefully review and answer all screening questions. You will also 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.


    Applications close: 1st May 2024

    For more information or confidential enquiries please contact the People and Culture team at peopleandculture@westhaven.org.au

    • Posted Date 02 Apr 2024
    • Location Wagga Wagga
      NSW / Australia
    • Industry Community Services & Development
    • Job Type Part Time
    • Salary Not provided