Disability Support Worker - Life Choices

The Flagstaff Group; Shellharbour; Vor Ort; AUD 51.000 - 73.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary Packaging

Employee Wellbeing

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

The Flagstaff Group is a well-established disability support provider serving the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. Based in Shellharbour Village NSW, we empower people to lead healthier, more independent lives through person-centred supports, community access, and skill building.

We’re currently seeking enthusiastic Disability Support Workers for a casual role across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Join a supportive team that values inclusion, growth, and community impact.

Qualifikationen

• National Police Check required or willing to obtain
• Working with Children’s Check required or willing to obtain
• NDIS Worker Screen required or willing to obtain
• First Aid Certificate required or willing to obtain
• Valid driver’s license and full vehicle insurance

Aufgaben

• Support individuals with disabilities to participate in activities and develop life skills
• Travel between Illawarra and Shoalhaven as required by shifts
• Facilitate gym, cooking, arts, crafts, and community access activities
• Assist with employment mentoring and resume/job readiness skills
• Support participants to use public transport and access community services

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Driver's license

First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Jobbeschreibung

Disability Support Worker - Life Choices

The Flagstaff Group - Shellharbour Village NSW

At Flagstaff Group, we're not just a workplace; we are a community dedicated to making a difference! With over 60 years of experience as a registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), we offer a range of supports for individuals with disabilities in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. For the second year in a row, Flagstaff has been awarded the Illawarra Business Award for excellence in Diversity and Inclusion. We also received a highly commended for outstanding community organization. This is a recognition for all the hard work our employees do. Our commitment to continuous improvement mean we value all team members ideas and contributions.

These achievements reflect the dedication of every team member who brings our values - Support, Lead, Include, Celebrate - to life every day. When you join Flagstaff, you join a team that is genuinely shaping a more inclusive community.

The Opportunity

• SCHADS L2P1 - $45.28 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)
• This role will be required to travel between Illawarra and Shoalhaven as per shift requirements

Want to make a real impact while helping others build confidence and life skills? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic Disability Support Workers to join our vibrant team supporting individuals across the Illawarra & Shoalhaven.

No two days are the same - and that’s the beauty of it! As a Support Worker, you'll encourage participants to live healthier, happier lives by guiding them through activities like:

• Gym, fitness, and active movement sessions-help build physical wellbeing and confidence
• Healthy cooking & nutrition programs-support participants in developing life-long skills in preparing delicious, nutritious meals
• Creative expression-think arts & crafts, sewing, and music-based programs that build social connection and confidence
• Community access-help participants navigate shopping trips, doctors' appointments, and learn how to confidently use public transport
• Employment mentoring-support individuals in building work-readiness skills, from resume writing to hands-on job training
• Skill-building fun-facilitate exciting activities like 3D printing, Club Days, carpentry workshops, and more!

What We're Looking For:

If you're a self-starter with a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities, we want to hear from you! In this casual role you will be working across Illawarra and Shoalhaven. You're a great fit if you:

• Can confidently work independently and as part of a team
• Are excited to support people to lead healthier, more connected lives
• Have or will obtain a cleared National Police Check, Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screen and a First Aid Certificate
• Have a valid driver's license and full vehicle comprehensive insurance
• Flexibility to travel across Illawarra and Shoalhaven

Why Join Us?

At Flagstaff we foster a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Being part Flagstaff, means you will be recognized for your contribution in a workplace that only sees abilities. We offer our employees a wide range of benefits.

• Work with purpose - make an impact in a program that empowers lives
• Salary Packaging: You may be able to reduce your taxable income through our not-for-profit salary packaging benefits upto $15,600 per annum.
• Employee Wellbeing: Free and confidential access to our EAP, annual paid Picnic Day, flu shots, and more
• Opportunity for shift variety and career progression
• Staff award and recognition programs - Years of Service Awards and Exceptional Performance Nominations

We offer our staff opportunities for career progression and salary sacrifice opportunities to permanent staff.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, the Flagstaff Group Ltd is a Supported Employment Enterprise funded by the Australian Government and self-funded through our social enterprise, grants, and investments.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Clearance.

Flagstaff is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages.

At Flagstaff we believe in performing to the best of our ability for the good of the team and our customer.
We celebrate a culture of helping others and maintaining a positive 'can do' attitude and where our behaviours are underpinned by our values.