Support Worker Supported Independent Living Ingleburn

Quality Health Care is a specialist in-home, disability and community care provider, providing support and services throughout Sydney. Our services are individually tailored to meet the needs of each client and provided in an environment that is caring, friendly and supportive.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and skilled Support Worker to join our experienced and highly skilled supported independent living team. The successful applicant will be positive, reliable and resilient and will be experienced in supporting clients with a complex profile. You will be part of a team that is responsible for providing high quality support that builds capacity and encourages clients to increase their skills and independence. This is a permanent part-time position.

Your Role

• Provide support and assistance that ensures the physical, emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of our clients.

• Provide support that is person centred and enables each client to express choice and control in the types of support and activities offered

• Be sensitive and understanding to the specific needs of each client paying attention to the cultural needs and preferences of each client

Essential Criteria

• Liaising with team leaders with the aim of providing people with a disability high quality, holistic, personalised support that will assist them to create and live the lifestyle of their choosing

• Experience in working as part of a team

• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, their families, external case managers and other relevant professionals and, as required provide reports on client status to QHC

• Understanding the issues faced by people who are ageing and/or have a disability

• Good written and verbal skills

• Demonstrated experience in building rapport and trust with people

We Offer

• A variety of day, night and weekend shifts available

• Flexibility, we offer a variety of working options for staff to suit their circumstances and preferences

• Ongoing support, training and development

• A positive work environment with a healthy workplace culture

Quality Health Care is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all positions.

Thank you for considering us as a potential employer. Regrettably, we can only reach out to successful applicants. If you haven't heard from us within 30 days of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not selected this time. As we receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback, however, we appreciate the time and effort you've invested in applying with us.