NDIS Support Worker (Home Care)

Uniting Communities; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,9k

Meals & Entertainment card $2,650

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Regular supervisor support

Transition from casual to permanent

Job summary

Uniting Communities is seeking casual NDIS Support Workers to assist participants across Metro Adelaide. You will work with participants to enable goal attainment, independence, and engagement in community activities.

You will collaborate with supervisors and care teams to deliver personalised support, while maintaining person-centred approaches and safeguarding participants’ wellbeing. We welcome applicants with NDIS experience and a commitment to respectful, inclusive service.

Qualifications

• NDIS experience (minimum 6 months paid experience) is required.
• Certificate III or higher in Disability, Mental Health, or Community Services or similar qualification is required.
• Full, unrestricted driver’s licence is preferred for community-based work.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• Willingness to work across Metro Adelaide areas.
• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to help participants reach their NDIS goals.
• Support participants to engage in community and daily activities to live a meaningful life.
• Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to plan and deliver tailored support.
• Support families and carers as needed and provide person-centred assistance.

Skills

NDIS Experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III or higher in Disability, Mental Health or Community Services

Job description

Are you outgoing, adaptable, and a great communicator? Do you have interests in areas like music, sports, art, food, or social activities? Are you looking to grow your skills in supporting NDIS participants? If this sounds like you

Our NDIS Support Services team has openings for casual Support Workers to assist people in the community. Positions available across Metro Adelaide.

In collaboration with supervisors and colleagues, you'll provide personalised support to enable individual participants to reach their NDIS goals.

You'll empower participants to make choices and take control of the support they receive to engage in community and daily activities to live a fulfilling and meaningful life .

Successful candidates will bring their skills, enthusiasm, and flexibility to support individuals with disabilities, their families, and carers.

Please note this is a community and home care support role, not a Supported Independent Living (SIL) position. Support Workers will provide individualised support to participants in their own homes and within the community, assisting them to achieve their goals, build independence, and engage in meaningful activities.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate and Salary Packaging benefits
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career advancement options
• Flexible work arrangements
• Regular support and check-ins from your supervisor
• Opportunity to transition from a casual role to permanent employment following a successful probation period and demonstrated performance.

Requirements

• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team contributor
• NDIS Experience (Minimum 6 months paid experience, please detail this in your resume)
• A full, unrestricted driver's licence with reliable car, this is due to being based in the community
• Certificate III or higher in Disability, Mental Health, Community services or similar qualification
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Willingness to work across Metro Adelaide areas
• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience providing person-centred support to participants with psychosocial disabilities in community settings.

Selection for these roles will be based on the right fit for participants and demonstrated appropriate values for this industry.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to$15,900per year pre-tax and additionally a$2,650Meals and Entertainment card.
• How could working for aNot-For-Profitimpact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details-Access Pay
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Since we are looking for the right fit for our clients; a custom cover letter addressing your passion for working in NDIS would be appreciated!

Tell us about yourself and why you want this role!

Due to higher than expected number of applications, we will be shortlisting and interviewing applications as they are submitted.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.