Casual Activity Support Worker
Our philosophy is simple - Branch Out is all about helping people with
disability learn independent living skills, meet new friends, build
confidence and enjoy being part of the local community. All of our services
are flexible, tailored to individual interests and offered in a safe and
welcoming environment.
Carers ACT has been supporting families with caring responsibilities in the
ACT since 1992. With the introduction of the NDIS, we have responded to
Carers' request for us to build on our expertise in delivering quality,
innovative and person centered services to people with a disability. Thanks
to carers and the people they care for, we have co-designed an exciting
suite of services that people want and from a provider they trust.
As a Casual Activity Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting
participants with social functions and/or activities either during the day
or on overnight excursions and/or care for people with disability in a home
like environment.
Assist participants to participate actively in community, social and civic
activities. This includes supporting participants during these activities,
and developing participants' ability to partake in these activities.
Support participants in training and development activities for daily living
and life skills to increase their ability to live as autonomously as
possible. Training will be provided either individually or through group
activities and will include daily life activities, communication and social
skills, problem solving skills.
In this casual position you will be reporting to the Commercial Services
Manager and Branch Out Activities Coordinator, you will work collaboratively
within the Commercial Services Team and other Teams in the Organisation.
To be successful in this position you will have the ability to embrace and
participate in a positive organisational culture and stated organisational
values. You will be reliable and flexible with a 'can do' attitude to
positively influence others and undertake program delivery. You will have at
minimum a Certificate III in Disability, a current first aid certificate,
current drivers licence and Working with Vulnerable People Registration
(WWVP). You will need to undergo registration if you do not have this.
Carers ACT offer a vibrant, collaborative and supportive work environment
with interesting and challenging work. We provide generous salary packaging
and excellent working conditions.
If you have a genuine interest in making a difference and enjoy a challenge
then we are keen to hear from you. For the full position description please
visit our website at
http://www.carersact.org.au/employment/current-vacancies. For any enquiries
or a confidential discussion, please contact our Director of Human
Resources, Shelley Honner on 02 6296 9900.
Apply now by sending your current resume with a cover letter summarising how
your skills and expertise will assist us to improve carers lives to
hr@carersact.org.au<mailto:hr@carersact.org.au>.
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