Casual Female Disability Suppport Worker - Community Access - Smithfield

Unisson Disability; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging Options

Discounted Health Cover

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Flexible Working Options

Job summary

Unisson Disability is seeking Casual Female Disability Support Workers for Community Access in Smithfield. You will support clients with intellectual disabilities, participate in sensory activities, cooking, arts and community outings, and assist with daily living tasks.

Applicants should have a NSW driver’s license (P2/Full) and be willing to drive a Unisson vehicle. Prior experience with disabilities is desirable, with a strong, positive, and resilient attitude.

Qualifications

• Hold NSW Driver's Licence (P2/Full)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to apply
• Current Working with Children Check (if required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required due to work with vulnerable people
• Experience with disabilities or similar role desirable
• Willingness to drive a Unisson vehicle
• Access to a personal vehicle for client transport

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage clients to participate in activities within home and community.
• Assist with personal care as per client plan (toileting, showering, grooming and dressing).
• Apply the manual handling techniques specified in a client’s comprehensive person-centred plan.
• Transport clients to appointments or activities using vehicles or public transport.
• Engage with families and other stakeholders while respecting dignity, culture, background and beliefs.
• Develop, implement, keep records and review each client’s person-centred and behaviour support plans.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and maintain a respectful environment.
• Respond to incidents and injuries per Unisson policies and NDIS Standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Positive attitude

Enthusiasm

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

Casual Female Disability Suppport Worker - Community Access - Smithfield

CASUAL Female Disability Support Worker - Community Access-SMITHFIELD

Build strong connections with people with disability to provide quality support and achieve positive outcomes

Hourly Rate: From $34.58+ 25% loading for casuals (plus shift penalties where applicable)

Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging options available for all staff (up to $15,900/pa)

WHO WE ARE:

At Unisson Disability, we are solid in our belief that no one should be defined by their disability.

We are passionate about enabling people with disability to live their best lives, in a world that can feel more restrictive for them than for others.We'vebeen around for 99 years - no mean feat in this dynamic sector! The double S in our name is no typo either -you'llget used to it,it'sa reference to ourpreviousname 'Sunshine',a legacy for our groundbreaking founder, Dr Lorna Hodgkinson.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Willing to work flexible hours with a variety of short and long shifts.

Required to hold an NSW Driver's License (P2/Full)

Use their personal vehicle to transport clients

Willingness to drive a Unisson vehicle.

High levelsof enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude.

Emotional intelligence, resilience, and capacity to perform the workrequired.

Prior experience working with people with disabilities or in a similar role (desirable)

Experience supporting clients with Epilepsy and Mental Health(desirable)

Certificate III and/or IV in Disability and prior experience (desirable)

ABOUT THEPOSITION:

We are looking for several motivated,innovativeand resilient people to provide support clients with intellectualdisabilitiesinSmithfield.The role provides varietywithworking with different clients in one day.Theclientsenjoyexploringwith sensory activities, cooking, arts & craft,spending time with families and enjoy community activities. Theyrequiresupport with complex behavioursandassistancein engaging in meaningful activities.

The responsibilities of the position include:

Support and encourage clients toparticipatein activities within the home and in the wider community.

Support clients with their personal care (toileting, showering,groomingand dressing) where this is part of the client's person-centred plan.

Use the manual handling techniques that are specified in a client's comprehensive person-centred plan.

Transport a client to appointments or activities asrequiredin vehicles or on public transport.

Support each client and interact with their family members and other stakeholders respecting their dignity, culturalbackgroundand religious beliefs.

Be part of developing, implementing, keepingrecordsand reviewing each client's comprehensive person-centred plan and behaviour support plan.

Work co-operatively as part of a team and treat all colleagues with respect.

Respond to all incidents and injuriesin accordance withUnisson'spolicies and procedures and the NDIS Quality Safeguards Standards.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Salary Packaging Options

WherefitPartnership

Discounted Health Cover

Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%

Additional Wellbeing Leave and options to cash out Annual Leave

Free Flu Vaccinations

Milestone Celebrations

Flexible Working Options

Emphasis on Individualised Training and Development

Access to professional counselling service for employees and their immediate family

Collaborative and positive working culture

Unisson Disability is a person-centred organisation. We believe that every person has a story. This applies not only to the people we support, but also to our approach to the people we employ. With a continuous focus on team building, leadershipcoachingand ongoing training, weseekto create a working environmentthat'sunified with our core purpose: promoting everyone's ability to live a great life. Our promise to our team members is that we will help you develop your personal strengths and grow in your role. Unisson Disability is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke free environment.

Employeesare required tohold an NSW Driver's License (P2/Full), a First Aid Certificate (or be willing to apply for one), and a current Working with Children's Check (ifrequired). As we work with vulnerable people, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo aNDIS Worker Screening Check.

We willendeavortocontactregardingyour application. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the team at**********@unisson.org.au.