About Us
Newcastle National Networks Plus (NNP) is a Not-for-Profit staffing agency operating in Australia, delivering workforce services that support the sustainability and quality service delivery for our partners.
We are currently building our workforce pools across the Newcastle area to provide support to our growing client base in the region.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Support Worker with a passion for helping others and experience within a health or community setting to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
* Foster Positive Relationships: Build and maintain positive relationships with the people you support.
* Follow Established Care Plans: Follow established care plans to ensure the highest level of care and support.
* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Respond to Crisis Situations: Respond to crisis situations, offering immediate support and collaborating with appropriate authorities.
* Maintain Accurate Records: Maintain accurate records of interactions, assessments, and program outcomes.
* Work Positively with Team Members: Work positively and collaborate with team members to ensure the highest care and support provided.
Requirements
* Certification: YOUTH Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or other relevant field (e.g., Disability, Mental Health etc.), OR AGED + DISABILITY Cert III in Individual Support or another relevant field.
* Current Qualifications: Current First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain), Current NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain), Current Paid Working with Children check (or willing to obtain).
* Experience: Recent and relevant experience in a similar role.
* References: 2 professional references.
* Licenses: Unrestricted Australian Driver's License (required if providing community access support, driving facility vehicles). Comprehensive Car Insurance (or willing to obtain - required if using own vehicle for work purposes).
Benefits
* Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income, reducing tax and increasing your take-home pay.
* Entertainment Benefits: Add up to $2,650 extra of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses.
* National Delivery: Delivering services nationally, if you move, you can stay with the same employer – we will actively find you work in your new location.
* Convenient App: Convenient app for managing your shifts and availability.
* Professional Development: Access to free online professional development.
* Multiple Position Types: Potential to work across multiple position types with the one employer (Facility & Community, Aged, Disability, Youth).