Active Support Worker Part Time (Penrith)

Forsight Australia; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Forsight Australia is seeking a Part Time Active Support Worker for our Jacaranda home in Glenmore Park, Penrith. The role focuses on enabling inclusion, independence and wellbeing for clients with disabilities through a person‑centred approach.

You will engage with families, guardians and other providers to ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate holds a Cert III in Disability (or is studying) or has at least 6 months of relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Communication and liaison with families, guardians and other service providers.
• Ability to work with clients using a person‑centred approach.
• Willingness to work across 24/7 rosters, including sleepovers and active nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred support to clients.
• Collaborate with the care team to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily living activities and community inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Cert III in Disability

Job description

Active Support Worker Part Time (Penrith)

We are seeking interest from enthusiastic and committed Active Support Workers (ASW) who have a passion for supporting clients under our Active Support model; all focused on enhancing inclusion, independence, and well-being for our clients.

We are actively seeking additional part‑time team members for our beautiful Jacaranda home located in Glenmore Park.

About Us:

As a ‘for-purpose’ organisation providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) to individuals with a range of sensory impairments and additional disabilities, our focus is to create opportunities for people to enhance their independence, inclusion and wellbeing.

Forsight was established in 1978 by a group of parents and teachers wanting to ensure their children had a pathway to independent living as young adults and beyond. Their mission has expanded to include people with a range of sensory impairments and disabilities, now supporting a growing number of clients in homes throughout Greater Sydney and the Illawarra. The love and dedication of those original parents and teachers remains at the heart of all we do.

With 16 shared accommodation homes across Greater Sydney and Illawarra, our mission is to provide high‑quality care and improve the quality of life for our clients.

You can visit our website at www.forsight.org.au to learn more.

About our Roles:

The main purpose of our ASW roles is to provide support to their clients using a person‑centred approach. Our focus is on recognising the potential in our clients to empower them in their day‑to‑day living experiences. Communication and liaison with key client stakeholders like families, guardians, and other service providers is critical, as is being able to work well within a passionate team.

About You:

You are enthusiastic, caring and committed to supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life! You will hold or be studying for a Cert III in Disability or related discipline. Alternatively, you will have at least 6 months of work experience in a similar role. You will be able to work with challenging behaviours in a supportive model of care, and be flexible with your availability for shifts on a 24/7 roster (including sleepover and active nights).

You will have:

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (with at least 3 months until expiry)

Valid and unrestricted Australian driver's licence

Unrestricted right to work in Australia

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why Work with Us?

PBI Salary Packaging: Take advantage of PBI salary packaging options via AccessPay for permanent roles, offering you the flexibility to enhance your salary and benefits with the potential to package up to $15,900 per year.

Innovative Culture: Join a team that values creativity and embraces new ideas.

Diversity and Inclusion: Be a part of an organisation that celebrates and promotes diversity at every level.

Professional Growth: We invest in our employees' development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real impact to the lives of others.

You’re keen, so what Next?

Our talent team will review your application and be in touch if we think we’re a match.

Forsight is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.