Life Skills Supporter Disability

Uniting; Gosford; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Comprehensive induction training

Referral bonus

Fitness Passport access

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Retail discounts

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Disability Support Worker to assist NDIS participants living independently in a 24/7 SIL home in Narara, NSW. This permanent part-time role starts at a minimum of 10 hours per week, with flexible rosters across 7 days and potential extra shifts as needed.

You will aid with daily living activities, personal care, and community access, while supporting education and work endeavors and ensuring safe transport using a company car. NSW license required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability or studying towards a relevant course.
• Experience in disability or aged care, including working with clients with complex needs.
• NSW Driver's license (can be on Green P Plates).
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Aid with daily life activities at home and in the community.
• Provide personal care, meal prep, cleaning, and transportation support.
• Assist with education and work-related activities for participants.
• Facilitate access to community, social, and recreational activities.
• Use a company car to support transportation for daily activities.

Education

Certificate III in Disability or studying towards

Job description

This is a permanent part-time role of at least 10 hours per week or more to work with NDIS participants living independently in a 24-hour SIL home in Narara, NSW.

About the Opportunity

• Permanent part-time position with a minimum of 10 hours per week, with additional hours available at our 24/7 Narara SIL home.
• SCHADS Level 2.1 $36.22 per hour base, plus salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 plus penalty rates and superannuation
• Flexible roster across 7 days, including day, afternoon, split shifts and some active night shifts.

Fortnightly roster that may vary based on business needs, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for leave coverage up to full-time hours.

Working with participants on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you will positively engage people with various physical and mental health disabilities, contributing to making a meaningful difference by building their capacity with daily living, confidence in accessing the community and within themselves.

What you will be doing (please refer to the position description):

• Aiding with daily life activities both at home (manual handling, personal care, meal preparation and cleaning, etc) and in the community (medical appointments).
• Some high personal care and manual handling are required
• Supporting individuals with their educational and work-related endeavours.
• Facilitating access to various community, social, and recreational activities.
• Assisting with transportation to enable access to daily activities and engagements using a company car.

Who we are looking for:

• Certificate III or studying towards a course in Disability, Allied Health or equivalent
• Previous experience in disability or aged care, including working with clients with complex behavioural needs.
• NSW Driver's license (can be on Green P Plates)
• Possession of a valid paid NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Check is necessary.
• Holding a current First Aide Certificate.

In return we offer:

By joining Uniting as a Disability Support Worker, you can look forward to the following benefits:

• Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (prorata) (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
• Comprehensive induction training from Day 1 including buddy shifts.
• Referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers

For more information, read the Life Skills Supporter PD

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, NDISWC, First Aide Certificate and Reference Checks.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

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At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.