Job Type: Casual
Location: Regional SA
Job Category: Community Services and Development
About Novita
Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.
Novita is South Australia's most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we're evolving every day.
Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that's big, but personal.
We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential.
Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals.
And the sheer variety of Novita's offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.
Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.
Job Description
About You
You're passionate about empowering people with disability
You're reliable, respectful and thrive in a team environment
You communicate well and build strong connections
You're flexible and ready to support clients in varied settings
You hold the required certificates or are willing to obtain them
About The Role
This casual position based in Clare offers variety and purpose, supporting people with disability across different settings.
Deliver individualised support in Hub and in-home environments
Promote independence and community inclusion
Work collaboratively with a passionate support team
Provide client transportation for community access, utilising own personal vehicle when required (reimbursements available)
Desired Skills And Experience
Knowledge, skills and experience
Lived or professional experience supporting people with disability is highly regarded
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work respectfully across diverse backgrounds
Comfortable with personal care,
mobility support and behaviour management
Reliable, flexible and committed to empowering others
What You'll Need Before Starting
Minimum Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support
Achievement of certain certifications are mandatory requirements for this role; in applying you must be willing to undertake training in fields such as medication management, NDIS Worker Orientation Modules, CPR and others
The successful applicant may be required to work Shift Work, In-Home, In-Hub and in other community settings
Driver's licence (minimum P2) and willingness to drive Novita vehicles
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check
We're serious about safeguarding our clients.
If you don't have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we'll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.
All Novita employees are required to undertake mandatory training relevant to their role.
Why join Novita in Clare?
Enjoy a rewarding career in a beautiful regional location with a supportive team and great lifestyle benefits.
A laid‐back lifestyle in the Clare Valley within short commute to the Barossa Valley and Adelaide
Small, close‐knot teams that value collaboration and support
Explore a regional tourist destination and discover more of what SA has to offer
You'll Also Enjoy a Range Of Other Benefits
Hourly rate paid in accordance with the Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award **** (SCHADS) plus 12% superannuation
Shift variation and flexibility
Mandatory training and professional development provided
Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment.
Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.
Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.
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