Disability Support Worker

Samaritans; Taree; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $611/fortnight

Flexible working options

Overtime/night shifts available

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Samaritans in Taree, NSW is offering casual disability support positions within a positive, person-centred service. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, transport and community participation, while fostering independence and goal achievement.

The role involves rotating rosters, including some overnight and weekend work, with active night shifts. Pre-employment medical, NDIS Worker Screening, WWC and First Aid are required, along with a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment medical and background checks required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and WWC required.
• First aid certification mandatory.
• Valid driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living with a disability to reach their potential and goals.
• Assist with household activities, personal care, meals and transport.
• Support communication and emotion/behaviour management.
• Attend community events and participate in rotating rosters including some sleepovers/night work.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certification

Driver's Licence

Job description

This rewarding position within a positive, strengths based, and person-centred service will see you support individuals living with a disability to reach their potential and achieve their goals.

• Location: Taree
• Casual positions available
  (rotating rosters including some overnight and weekend work)
• ACTIVE OVERNIGHT SHIFTS ARE REQUIRED

Why work with us?

• Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As part of the Samaritans team, you will have access to the following great benefits:
• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight.
• Career and development opportunities
• Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Flexible working options (let us work around your availability)
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Give back to the community and the people we support.
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

What we’re looking for

• You will support household activities, medical and health needs, attending community events/activities, personal care, meal management, transport, communication, and managing emotions and behaviours.

About you

• Be open to having conversations & be a good listener, without judgement
• Show initiative & think outside the box
• Empower participants you support- 'Do With' not 'Do For'
• Complete a pre-employment medical, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, First Aid and have a valid driver's licence.
• Casual opportunities available
• Preferably be able to work a Rotating roster including some weekends and sleep overs/active night & split shifts.

Who we are?

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Location

Taree
NSW /Australia

Industry

Community Services & Development