- Permanent Part Time / Casual position
- Join a NFP organisation with an authentic culture that places participants first and priority on quality of support.
- Over a 24hr 7-day a week roster – including sleep overs.

HomePlace now has an prospect available for dedicated Support Workers to join their team and provide high-quality support to empower those living with a disability!

Support worker permanent rate = $34.07 - $68.14 depending on nights worked + leave entitlements + allowances + super + salary packaging

Support worker casual rate = $42.78 -$77.78 depending on nights worked + allowances + super + salary packaging

About the Opportunity

HomePlace provides support to people who live independently and in supported accommodation. We are looking for caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic Support Workers who have a strong social conscience and genuine commitment to improving the lives of people living with a disability.

Supporting people on an individual basis may require:

- Assisting individuals with identifying and achieving their personal goals
- Community access and inclusion
- Teaching and modelling appropriate social skills.
- Positive Behaviour support
- Personal Care
- Housekeeping

The role will primarily provide person-centred active support with participants over a 7-day schedule.

About You

We are looking for Support Workers with:

Essential:

- Current NDIS Screening Check or willing to apply for one (this is an essential requirement)
- Cert III in Disability or Individual Support or currently in the process of studying
- Experienced in the disability field and a strong communicator.
- Current Provide First Aid and Provide CPR training certificates.
- NDIS New Worker Induction module and NDIS Quality, Safety and You Orientation Module Certificate (this can be completed)
- Have had 3 doses of the COVID Vaccination or willing to have (this is an essential requirement)
- Valid drivers’ licence, and
- A reliable vehicle that you can use for work purposes.
- Manual Handling training

Desirable





- Experience in disability support and a strong communicator
- Experience with providing positive behaviour support
- Experience with high level health care needs
- Assist with Medications training.
- Experience in providing high-level supports such as catheter care, administering intermittent catheters, bowel care and PEG feeding.
- Stoma care training

Qualities you will bring:

- An in-depth understanding of person-centred thinking and be able to demonstrate how you put that into practice in your work.
- Ability to understand the vulnerabilities and needs of people with a disability and the issues faced by their families.
- Commitment to rights of people with disabilities
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to work independently (without other support workers attending the same shift) and be confident in providing services/support to clients in their homes.

Why join HomePlace?

- Join an exciting organisation in a rewarding sector – be a part of their passionate culture for service quality and continuous improvement!
- Work in a diverse and collaborative environment surrounded by a passionate and respectful team.
- Salary packaging benefits available to increase your take-home pay.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Regular client-centred social events which drive an inclusive, fun, and supportive culture!

About our Client

HomePlace Living Supports, supports people who live independently in their own homes and to be part of their community and enable individuals to be safe and supported to make continuous improvements in their quality of life.

HomePlace is an organisation built on the belief that every individual has the right to a secure home and active participation in the life of the community. HomePlace aims to set the standard in providing responsive, personalised, empowering support for people with intellectual disability. Their work and culture attract people with a strong social conscience and genuine care for improving the lives of people with a disability.

For more information about HomePlace please go to www.homeplace.com.au

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📌 Support Worker (South Australia)
🏢 Humanology
📍 South Australia