ABOUT US

Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field working across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, Central Coast and Northern Rivers regions in NSW, as well as Victoria. We are committed to supporting our community’s most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. With over 40 years’ experience, our ‘never give up’ approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed, are undertaking, or are willing to enrol in, study of these qualifications.

• Diploma of Community Services
• Bachelor of Human Services
• Diploma level (or higher) qualification in a relevant field of stud

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Support Worker, you will be one of the most influential people in your clients’ life. Your role will be diverse and challenging and will involve direct care for clients in settings such as houses, schools, hospitals, community centres and emergency accommodation.

Your daily tasks can include:

• Building a relationship with the people you are caring for.
• Providing 24/7 around the clock care to participants, following a structured routine developed specifically for their needs
• Administering medication
• Transporting the people in our care to and from school, day programs, appointments, and Family Time (Supervised Contact) visits.
• Assist in the implementation of programs designed for the development of the client
• Report writing

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment - can be obtained via https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check)
• Current NDIS Worker Check: (can be obtained via https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/ndiswc-apply)
• Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID011)
• National Police Check (this must be obtained via https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/)
• A current driver’s licence
• A vehicle that can transport upwards of 4 people
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module (can be accessed via: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/)
• Casual work available days nights and weekends.
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
• Two professional references
  Please note that all prospective staff will need to be willing to consent to their details being entered on to the Residential Care Worker Register before an offer of employment is made. For more information see: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/organisations/statutory-out-home-care-and-adoption/residential-care-worker-register

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE DESIRABLE FOR THIS ROLE:

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed, are undertaking, or are willing to enrol in, study of these qualifications.

• Diploma of Community Services
• Bachelor of Human Services
• Diploma level (or higher) qualification in a relevant field of study

Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us?

We offer some serious professional benefits, ensuring you are well-trained and conducting your role at the best practice level our clients deserve. Our dedicated educational and development pathway leads you towards relevant industry qualifications:

• Start with completing a paid 5-day Induction program including the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course delivered by the nationally accredited provider.
• Continue your journey with a paid 6-month probationary training program to help you develop your skills while you work.
• During your probation training, you will benefit from:
• Mentor support
• Receive all day, all hour on-call support
• on-call support
• Following the successful completion of the probationary period, you can enrol in a CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services with our partnered RTO BIAE (RTO no 45241). Once enrolled you may receive up to 8 units of credit based on the satisfactorily completion of the induction requirements and your performance during probation.
• Rates for this role commence at SCHADS Level2 Paypoint1. Qualifications and experience progress paypoints