Casual Disability Support Worker - Southern Suburbs

SACARE; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Potential pathway to permanent roles

Health and well-being program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

Supportive experienced team

Job summary

SACARE in South Australia is seeking Casual Support Workers to provide personalised care to participants in home-care settings. You will assist with wellbeing, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care and daily activities, enabling participants to achieve their goals.

Join a locally owned organisation with opportunities for training, development and flexible shifts. You will work with an experienced team dedicated to transforming lives and safeguarding client wellbeing on every visit.

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Workers Check.
• Current DHS Working With Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR up to date.
• Current Manual Handling Certificate.
• Unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or similar qualification.
• Basic Continence Aid Training (face-to-face within an RTO).
• Assistance with Medication Training (face-to-face within an RTO).

Responsibilities

• Empower participants to achieve their goals and support wellbeing, housekeeping, meal preparation and daily activities.
• Assist with personal care needs and accompany clients on outings and shopping trips.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful and supportive home-care environment.

Skills

NDIS Workers Check

DHS Working With Children Check

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Disability / Aged Care or similar

Job description

SACARE is a South Australian-owned and operated organisation leading the way in providing innovative in-home and supported accommodation care solutions to a diverse range of participants. Here at SACARE, we are seeking Casual Support Workers that possess the relevant skills, qualifications and experience to provide individualised care to our participants within home care setting.

What’s in it for me?

• Plenty of work hours are available across a wide range of shifts. Options to move into permanent and stable work. We will work with you and your availability.
• Working for a nationally growing organisation where you will be in a great position to grow your career.
• Access to our health and well-being program (EAP)
• Working with an experienced team all working towards making a difference in the lives of the clients we care for.
• Opportunities to access further training and development

How will I help?

You will empower participants to achieve their goals and support them and their individual care needs in areas such as wellbeing, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care needs and daily activities such as trips to the shops or social outings.

What do I need?

• Current NDIS Workers Check
• Current DHS Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate with up to date CPR
• Current Manual Handling Certificate
• Unrestricted Driver’s License
• Certificate III Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or similar qualification
• Basic Continence Aid Training (completed face to face within an RTO)
• Assistance with Medication Training (completed face to face within an RTO)

This is a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking a vibrant and professional working environment, where their contribution is truly recognised and valued.

“This is not a job. It’s a responsibility. If it were a job, you could work anywhere. You’re here to transform care and change lives. In return, yours will be transformed.”

People are the centre of everything we do.

SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults we support.

All applicants and employees must provide mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.