Personal Support Worker

Personal Support Worker - Disability and Aged Care

Job No: 1442

Employment Status: Casual

Location: Corangamite Shire

Classification: From $33.41 per hour + casual loading (Level 2 - Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019)

Hey You!

Are you passionate about helping others in achieving their goals? Have the flexibility to work a wide variety of hours Monday to Sunday from 12am – 11:59pm?  Then come join the team at genU! We are looking for Personal Support Workers to join our longstanding, purpose-driven, and values-based organisation to make a real difference in people's lives in Corangamite.

• The role will operate within genU’s Community Home Support Services division, which was established to facilitate innovative, client-centred programs with a focus on building skills that will assist in achieving our participant's goals!
• Assist clients in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including personal and self-care, food preparation, eating, dressing and maintenance of personal hygiene, domestic duties and other tasks as directed.
• Assisting in community access through transport, shopping, and social outings.
• Undertake the support role with respect and acknowledgement of the person’s’ abilities and strengths.
• Provide clients with opportunities for personal growth and skill development in line with Support Plans and directions from the coordination team.
• Perform personal support work with professional integrity and ensure privacy and confidentiality of client information.

For You!

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Non-for-Profit Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI. 
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. 
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period! 

About You!

We are looking for caring and empathetic people. Our Personal Support Worker will:

• Be an effective communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly with an understanding, sensitivity and respect to participant's abilities, strengths and circumstances.
• Enjoy helping others achieve their goals and personal growth.
• Be an efficient organiser, able to maintain and update programs, file notes and documents as required.

You will need the following:

• Certificate III in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent;
• Current First Aid and CPR Training- within 12 months;
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain;
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

For a copy of the position description please email recruitment@genu.org.au and quote job number 1442.

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. We welcome diversity, including race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and respectful environment for all. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Vivian Porter on 0474 177 170 or Vivian.porter@genu.org.au

Applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.