Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6,000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.
Job Description
About the opportunity
We have multiple Casual positions available, in our supported independent living accommodation, located across the North and North Eastern suburbs. A wide range of shifts are available, including weekdays, weekends, overnight shifts and 24/7 rosters.
About the role
As a Support Worker, you will be working with our clients to promote independence, skill development and community engagement through a person-centered approach.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Personal care and following clients’ care plans
Medication Administration
Bowel Care
General assistance with daily activities
Lifestyle support – shopping and preparing meals
Encouragement and support to realise goals;
Empowering clients to make decisions and make their own choices
Community Participation and engagement
Accurate record management
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about adding value to our clients lives, who can share common interests and activities, that include, but are not limited to:
bowling
swimming
art and craft classes
going to the beach
sporting events
Desired Skills and Experience
What you will need
Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or similar community services qualification.
Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
NDIS Worker Screening Check or DHS Disability Screening
Reliable car and a full South Australian driver's licence
Proficiency in IT / sound PC skills
What we offer you
Generous salary packaging options, increasing your take home pay.
Ongoing training and development.
Flexibility to work the hours that suit you.
A supportive and inclusive team.
Employee assistance program.
We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.
Remuneration Package and Benefits
Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
Apply Now and make a difference!
When you work with Novita, you change lives, click ‘Apply Now’. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying, contact Heath Nash on heath.nash@novita.org.au
Applications close Sunday 22nd June 2025.
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.