Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) CASUAL

Ready Enable Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ready Enable is a disability support service provider helping people live independently in the community across Sydney. We seek friendly, energetic individuals for casual Community Support Worker roles with flexible hours and opportunities for student involvement.

Shifts are largely Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, with higher rates on evenings and weekends. A valid Australian drivers licence and vehicle are required to drive clients and access multiple Sydney areas.

Qualifications

• Australian Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Available at least 3–4 full days per week, including weekdays.
• Current 1st Aid Certificate & CPR.
• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• NDIS Worker Check (NDIS WC).
• Yearly Flu vaccinations.
• NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation Modules (Free - Online).
• Education or training in disability, mental health or community services.
• Studying towards Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Speech and Allied Health Assistants, or Community Services.

Responsibilities

• Drive clients between locations and run errands.
• Support clients to live independently at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities as needed.
• Provide social support to people with disabilities or mental health recovery.
• Assist with light housekeeping and household tasks.
• Support with community access and appointments.

Skills

Driving

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Healthcare/Disability Studies

Job description

Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) CASUAL

Do you want to support people to be independent and reach their goals?

Do like flexible work where no two days are the same?

Suitable for students studying Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Nursing, OT, Exercise Physiology, Speech, Counselling, and Allied Health Assistants

Must be available at least 4 days per week including at least 3 weekdays

Must have full or p2 Australian car license & reliable car to drive clients

We are seeking friendly, energetic individuals who are looking for a rewarding role as a Community Support Worker. Entry level and experienced positions available.

This is the perfect second or student job where you can work as many hours as you want per week. Great for any occupational therapy, nurse, social work or psychology students looking to get real-life experience in the field.

We are big supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Majority of our available shifts are Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm in the evening.

Base rate $36 to $38 per hour (plus superannuation) depending on relevent qualifications and similar experience. Higher rates on weekends and evenings

Hours range from 10to 30 hours a week depending on your availability and preferences,shifts are3-6 hours onaverage.

Driving between clients houses for shifts is required so access to a reliable car is a must. Fixed rate travel allowance for driving between clients houses provided when working more than one shift in a day.

Our clients need reliable and consistent support workers.You must be available at least 3 full dayson an ongoing basis including weekdays (which is when most of our clients require services).

Must have a reliable car and be a confident driver to assist clients to access the community (reimbursement for kilometres and tolls provided whilst on shift).

We offer part-time roles to suitable staff after they have been with us for more than 6 months with a consistent roster of clients.

About Us

Ready Enable is disability support service provider assisting people to live independently in the community. Our mission is to provide personalised solutions to allow our customers to live their best lives.We have a range of clients of all ages with disabilities, mental health and other conditions across Sydney.

Ready Enable is a non-religious and independent organisation. We provide person-centred services focusing on the individualpreferences andchoices.

We support adults and young people with disability, older people and those who just need some help around the house, or out-and-about, or even on holidays. We provide social support and therapy assistance for mental health recovery as well.

Working at Ready Enable means there will be lots of opportunities to progress your career as the company expands.

Locations

We are currently recruiting for clients in:

Eastern Suburbs

Inner West

Redfern

Ashfield

St George Area

Lower North Shore

Duties include all of the below tasks:

Driving clients and running errands - an Australian drivers license and car are a MUST HAVE

Assist people to live as independently as possible in their own home and in the community, remove barriers and engage in a full life

Some personal care including helping people shower, getting dressed and performing daily activities, laundry etc.

Providing social support to people with disabilities and people recovering from mental health issues

Assist people with physical and psycho-social disabilities to remain independent in their own homes

Assisting with light housework, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen, bathroom

Occasionally provide therapy assistance to support the implementation of physical, speech, OT and psychological plans and strategies (as directed by their allied health teams)

Assistpeople to get out and about in the community

Assist people get to and from appointments, fill in forms and apply for other supports like social housing, employment or other entitlements

Hanging out and making plans to try new thing

Help with cooking and doing dishes, planning meals, groceries

Keepingclientscompany and providing positive social support and build confidence

Reviewing and updating care support plans

At Ready Enable we believe that by supporting our workers to thrive, they will deliver the best supports to our customers.

We offer training,supportand team meetingsthroughout your employment with us.Unlikeother service providers and online platforms, we won't send you anywhere without a proper risk assessment and careful matching with customers.

We take your work, health and safety seriously,weprovideregularface-to-face support and check-in phone calls to make sure you are well supported.

MANDATORY Requirements (must have or commence process before applying)

Australian Drivers License + own vehicle or access to a reliable vehicle to drive clients places and run errands

Must be available at least 3-4 full days per week minimum

Level of physical fitness for manual handling and domestic tasks (lift up to 10kg)

Current1st Aid Certificate & CPR

NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

NDIS Worker Check (NDIS WC)

Yearly Flu vaccinations

NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation Modules (Free - Online)

Reliable, responsible attitude towards work (available at least 3-4 days each week)

Access to the internet & smart phone for rosters and client reporting

Confident driving skills

Education or training in disability, mental health or community services

Qualifications or studying towards Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Speech and Allied Health Assistants, or Community Services.

Registered and Enrolled nurses looking for flexible community work

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to obtain an NDIS WORKER CHECKand provide references before commencing work. See here for more detailshttps://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ndiswc

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What is the maximum weight that you are comfortable and able to lift?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?
• How far are you willing to travel for work?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• How many hours are you available to work per week?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

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