Support Worker - Disability/Mental Health

Support Workers – Home and Community                        

Empower  Support  Services is regional business committed to delivering high quality tailored care across the Mid North Coast. Our focus of empowering individuals, working collaboratively to achieve goals and enriching lives is key to all services provided. We seek to match our clients’ preferences and recruit skilled support workers to deliver customised supports that build skills and abilities. 

Purpose

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, motivated and respectful individuals to assist our clients with activities of daily living incl. personal care, social support domestic assistance, and respite in their home and community. 

Roles exist for:   

Qualified Disability Support Workers & Mental Health Workers who have experience working with people in a residential & community setting. 

Whilst our clients have a diverse range of support needs your experience dealing with:- MS, MSA, Parkinson's, Physical disabilities, MH, addictions, ADHD and autism will be highly regarded.  

Are you the one to make a difference?

If so, bring your experience, skills and talents, as well as your special interests, e.g. your love of music, your fitness focus, your skill in art, craft and cooking, your interest and skill in horse riding to enrich our client’s life journey. We focus on supporting our clients, our team and our community.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Supporting clients in the pursuit of their goals & interests
• Residential support including personal & domestic assistance, meal prep, companionship.
• Social and recreational support
• Support to attend appointments
• Medication assistance
• Transport

Key Selection Criteria – Qualifications and requirements

• Qualification in Disability, Mental Health, Allied Health or working towards completion (a certificate and transcript must be provided) 
• Experience supporting clients with diverse diagnosis, highly regarded Parkinson's, MS, MSA, Physical disabilities, MH, addictions, ADHD and autism. 
• A valid criminal records check (issued within the last 12 months)
• Current  First  Aid  Certificate incl. CPR
• A current driver’s licence with access to a reliable & insured motor vehicle.
• Covid-19 vaccination status

Personal Attributes

• A positive, energetic and professional attitude
• A desire to support & contribute to the team
• Understanding of safe work practices 
• Ability to work independently, maintaining the privacy/confidentiality of our clients
• Availability to work across a 7 day roster.
• Roles at Lake Cathie and West of Wauchope require, evening and possible sleepover shifts
• For rural roles a 4WD MV would be advantageous

What we offer 

• Opportunities across the PM region
• Competitive rate
• Flexible work hours 
• Ability to work independently 
• Supportive workplace 
• Opportunities for growth

Immediate start, regular casual shifts, across the Mid North Coast in the following locations: 

Port Macquarie, Lake Cathie, Camden Haven, Wauchope and West of Wauchope.   

This is a great opportunity to join a team focused on enriching and empowering our clients our industry and supporting you in fulfilling your career goals. 

To apply for this position please:

• Click “apply for this job”
• Submit a detailed Cover letter and CV addressing the Selection Criteria & outlining your experience & knowledge supporting clients with various diagnosis and how you have assisted them via your support.  
• NB: Candidates who do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Our great clients are awaiting your support.