Job Description

Working for BEST:

As an employee of BEST, you can become part of our community-focused culture and contribute to the diversity of our company. Due to our status as a not for profit, public benevolent institution, we have the ability to offer our staff optional salary sacrifice arrangements. We provide our valued employees with additional employee benefits including:

• Optional flexitime arrangements (full-time employees)
• Learning and development opportunities, including optional traineeship arrangements
• Anniversary Leave (permanent employees)
• Birthday Leave (permanent employees)
• Option to purchase additional leave (permanent employees)
• Discounts on gift cards and other purchases
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program

About the role:

We are currently seeking casual Support Workers to join our team at BEST Community Connections in Inverell.

As a Support Worker, you will be committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, while focusing on advocating for participant independence and choice through the facilitation of personalised supports, community engagement activities and fostering skill development.

You will work with a range of participants with varying abilities to:

• provide direct support and assistance with daily living activities, including personal care and hygiene
• assist with community engagement and participation in social activities
• support them in achieving their personal goals
• assist in both group settings and 1:1 support arrangements
• provide in-home support, including in Supported Independent Living (SIL) scenarios
• maintain accurate documentation
• We are looking for candidates with a preference for overnight, weekend, and shift work, although we will also consider day shift availability for the right candidates. Please indicate in your application your work or shift type preferences.

About you:

You will be a dedicated and compassionate individual, with:

• A resilient nature and participant focus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as work collaboratively within a team.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and effectively, adapting communication style as needed.
• Previous experience in disability work or related field is desired.
• Relevant qualifications in Disability Support, Individual Support or similar.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• First Aid & CPR Certificates (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker's Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

How to apply:

Click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions to upload the following TWO items:

• Current resume- please include at least two (2) contactable work referees.
• Written OR video cover letter - please give us a brief overview of your previous relevant experience and include how your skills are relevant to this role.

You are welcome here. At BEST, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that proudly welcomes people from all backgrounds, including people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community, and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know in your application or via email to hr@best.com.au.

For further information or to have a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity with BEST, please contact:

Emilly Page (Human Resources Advisor): hr@best.com.au

Important Information: We have not indicated a closing date for this position, as all applications will be assessed as they are received.