Active Support Worker​

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• Location: Illawarra/Shoalhaven

• Part Time (25 hours per week) and Casual positions available

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Working at William Campbell Foundation is more than a job. Everyday you have the opportunity to make a positive difference for children and young people. 

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Program and Position Overview

 

William Campbell Foundation (WCF) is a not for profit Christian organisation that provides a range of services, including permanency support programs for children and young people. Additionally, WCF delivers therapeutic services to children, young people, individuals and families.

 

WCF is committed to child safe practices and permanency outcomes for children and young people in care to provide a positive, safe and healing experience that addresses trauma, attachment, self-regulation, culture and community needs.

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The Active Support Worker (Disability) role is a person=centred position, designed to empower people living with disabilities to build meaningful and satisfying lives. 

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As an Active Support Worker, you will be assisting children, young people and adults by providing support with:

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• Access to community, recreation, and social activities

• Household tasks, including cleaning and meal preparation

• Personal care, including hygiene and grooming

• Medication administration and management

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Key Requirements 

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• Minimum Certificate III in Disability Worker or relevant and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 

• Flexible availability and a commitment to serving and supporting people living with a disability.

• Ability to demonstrate strategic and critical thinking skills whilst functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong communication and organisational skills with a high level of self-motivation.

• Sound technology skills and understanding of, or willingness to learn, MYP (participant management system).

• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Check, current unrestricted Drivers Licence and access to two referees from current or previous Managers (within the last 2 - 5 years)

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William Campbell Foundation is proud to be a dynamic and supportive agency, offering:

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• Generous remuneration with salary sacrifice options, reducing taxable income

• Collaborative and committed Management and Staff

• Free confidential counselling services through an Employee Assistance Program

• Resources and Supports to help you achieve great outcomes for the people we work with.

• An opportunity to be the difference for children, young people, families and individuals

• Regular and ongoing training and upskilling to assist you in personal development

 

How to Apply

 

If this sounds like the position for you, we require;

• A Cover Letter

• Up to date Resume, including details of current position (if applicable)

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Applications close 25th October 2023.

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Applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted by our HR Team to advise of the next steps.

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At William Campbell Foundation, we take pride in our respectful and diverse workplace culture, which supports and creates opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the benefit of children, young people, individuals and families and our workforce. We value the unique skills, experience and knowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people contribute to the workplace, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles within our organisation.

 

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the criteria will receive equal consideration for employment, without regard to race, age, gender, marital status, sexuality, religion, disability, age, or political opinions.

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