Description:
Adventure Team is seeking new disability support workers/mentors to join our growing team in Kyogle. We are advertising for a casual support role with availability to start immediately.
About Us
Since forming in 2019, we’ve grown from a team of 2 on the Gold Coast in Queensland to many, and we are in the process of expanding our services in Kyogle. We are a disability support company, helping people living with disabilities through providing mentoring, group and respite services. As a team we are strongly driven to help others and offer personalised services centred around pushing boundaries, building hobbies and routine, and encouraging adventure.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking applications for a mentor to support a client in Kyogle. Positions are flexible casual roles offering a competitive weekday rate of $40.43 p/h (+ super), Saturday rate of $56.37 p/h (+ super).
We provide a fun and flexible environment where no two days are the same. Adventure is at the heart of who we are and we love to operate outdoors and encourage our clients to discover their own passions and interests.
As a mentor, you will be supporting our clients with daily living and community access, as well as occasional overnight respite and weekends away (if interested). We provide support in a variety of settings covering a broad range of needs and we work to ensure we match you, your interests, availability and skillset to the right person.
People are at the heart of our success and work. We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain before commencing work
- Working with Children Card (Blue Card)
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Current, non-restricted open drivers licence or non-restricted provisional licence
- Roadworthy, registered and fully comprehensive insured vehicle
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Weekend Availability (6+ hours on Saturday)
Key Selection Criteria
- Alignment with our holistic approach to services, built on a love for the outdoors, adventure and being active.
- Ability to multi-task and problem-solve effectively under high stress situations
- High level of interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate in a professional and compassionate manner with clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to work autonomously, use your own initiative and be both proactive and adaptable
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive above award rate for weekdays, plus additional penalty rates for weekends and public holidays
- A supportive and positive team with ongoing one-on-one training and mentoring provided
Please note: Applications that don't include a cover letter will not be considered. Please include in your cover letter desired hours, location which includes your suburb, languages spoken, whether you have reliable transportation and any hobbies that you engage in. This information helps us with selection and placement and is vital if you want to be considered.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
- Do you have strong communication skills?
- Please indicate the hours and days of your availability:
- What is your annual level of availability for this role?
- When are you available to start?
- What suburb do you live in?
- Bearing in mind that the company can cover some travel cost, what is the kilometre radius are you willing to travel?
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person