Support Workers - Permanent Part-Time Positions Available. Locations: Gilford, Mount Druitt, Liverpool, Bankstown, Campbelltown. About the Role: We are excited to offer multiple Permanent Part-Time Positions for Support Workers throughout our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Services . We strongly encourage qualified Nursing Assistants (AIN's) and Enrolled Nurses (EN's) to apply for these roles to showcase their skills and become part of our dynamic team! These positions allow for a flexible work schedule that can accommodate your personal commitments and lifestyles. Why New Horizons? New Horizons is a great place to work and grow. Our people don’t just work with us because they have the skills and experience to do the job. To work with us, you need a positive, authentic, and inclusive personality which you bring to work every day! Day-to-Day Responsibilities: - Providing support to our clients to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication, and personal care. - Keeping customer records up to date using online systems. - Developing and maintaining professional relationships with people, families, caregivers, and key stakeholders. - Assisting in the development or implementation of care plans. To Be Successful in This Role: You are punctual, friendly, non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate. You are invested in providing the highest quality in disability services and are competent in working with people with a disability. Requirements: - Appropriate certificate level qualification in Disability or Community Services/Individual Support or equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry. - Valid NSW Drivers C class license, with the ability to drive vehicles in license class, including large cars and vans. - Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted. - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and other common computer systems. Desirable: - Experience with disabilities and mental health conditions - Advanced knowledge of services and programs under NDIS. - Understanding of Person-Centered Care Practices. Benefits: - New Horizons pays above the award & penalty rates. - Not for Profit Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay! - Reward program that recognises your achievements. - Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services. - Fitness Passport - Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities. 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: As part of our employment checks, we will request a Police Check from the last 3 months, a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), and a NDIS Worker Screening Check. To help make the process speedy, we encourage you to have/apply for these checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining them through the relevant services. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. New Horizons values and celebrates 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. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
