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Are you passionate about making a difference? Want a rewarding and flexible career?We are seeking Mentors (also known as Support Workers), passionate about making a real difference in people''s lives to join Access4u, a leading South Australian not-for-profit organisation in the disability sector.The role:At Access4u, a Mentor is someone who works directly with people with a disability. Access4u Mentors provide physical, emotional, behavioural, social, and personal support.Mentors assist Access4u customers with a range of activities, including (but not limited to):day-to-day living tasks, including providing in-home support, assistance with shopping, and helping with household tasks and personal care activitiesdeveloping life skills by attending classes and exploring new hobbiesproviding emotional support and friendshipenhancing opportunities for learning, skill development, and independencemobility supporttransporting customers to appointments, social activities, etc., as requiredThis job is flexible and involves weekday shifts, evening, and weekend shifts.What you will need to succeed:Excellent communication skills and active listeningGood problem-solving skillsAbility to work with challenging behavioursHighly motivated, resilient, persistent, and patientA positive attitude and highly customer service focusedAn understanding of the NDIS and disability sectorCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children''s Check, Child Safe Environments Training, and First Aid + CPR (or willingness to obtain)Demonstrated experience working with people within the disability sector will be highly regardedWhat''s on offer:The opportunity to be part of a growing South Australian organisation that values your professional developmentA supportive team environmentA great work-life balance you choose when you work!About our team:Access4u is a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation providing a range of supports & services, including Community Participation, Support Coordination, Housing Supports, Respite, and Psychology, amongst others.As a value-driven organisation, our core values include admiration for the people we work with, the people we work for, and their right to choice and inclusion.We are fully committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our organisation grows.You will be joining an inclusive and welcoming culture at Access4u. We strive to employ people from different cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. At Access4u, we prioritize safety, providing a safe environment for all staff and customers, especially vulnerable adults, children, and young people.#J-18808-Ljbffr