Disability Support Worker (Eastlakes, Sydney Nsw)

Oyster Care Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Career development and training

Stable and consistent roster

Supportive team environment

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Oyster Care Pty is hiring Disability Support Workers to provide day-to-day care for Participants with physical disabilities and/or mental illness in home and community settings in Sydney. You will help Participants reach their goals, record data accurately, and apply de-escalation techniques as needed.

The role offers a rotating roster with weekend work and stable hours, with shifts from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on weekdays and similar hours on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have some form of experience in Disability, Mental Health, or Aged Care.
• Excellent work ethic, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Empathetic and person-centered approach when supporting Participants in home or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for Participants with physical disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Assist Participants in achieving individual goals and maintaining stability.
• Record data accurately and complete forms.
• Apply de-escalation techniques for heightened behaviours.

Skills

NDIS support experience

Disability & Mental Health experience

Empathy & person-centered care

Excellent oral and written comms

Willingness to travel around Sydney

Job description

• The Role:

  As a Disability Support Worker with Oyster Care, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day care of our Participants with physical disabilities and/or mental illness. Oyster Care Support Workers enable our participants to reach their full potential by helping them achieve their individual goals.

  Monday to Friday:

  • Female support workers needed from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a break until 1:30 PM, and resuming from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

  Saturday and Sunday:

  • The same schedule as weekdays for the female support workers.

  Ideal candidates should be adept at managing and implementing:

  • Complex mental health needs
  • Behavioural challenges
  • Accurate data recording and form completion
  • De-escalation techniques for heightened behaviours

  The roster will be rotating, including some weekend work. It's important that the selected support workers can also collaborate effectively with another family member in the household. This demanding role offers the benefit of stable hours and includes weekend shifts.

  Skills and Requirements:

  • Mental Health experience is highly favourable but not required.
  • Excellent work ethic, strong oral communication skills and written skills.
  • Have an empathetic and person-centered approach when supporting our Participants in their own home and/or out in the community. Treat them how you would treat your own family member.
  • Having a background in Support Work / Nursing and/or experience supporting a variety of NDIS participants with mental illness, intellectual and physical disabilities.

  Essential Criteria:

  • Must be willing to travel around Sydney.
  • Must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
  • Must be willing to provide personal care.
  • Must own an insured vehicle and be willing to utilize said vehicle in supporting participants.
  • Must have some form of experience in Disability, Mental Health, or Aged Care.

  Benefits of this position:

  • Competitive rates
  • Career Development and Training
  • A Stable and Consistent Work Roster
  • An amazing team to help you every step of the way.

  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Temp to perm

  Salary: From $32.61 per hour

  Expected hours: 15 24 per week

  Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance
  • Travel reimbursement

  Schedule:

  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Public holidays
  • Weekend availability

  Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay
  • Penalty rates