Support Worker

Interaction Disability Services; The Hills Shire Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging (not-for-profit)

Induction and onboarding

Ongoing supervision and development

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Interaction Disability Services in Sydney is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist people with disability across accommodation and community settings. You will help with daily living activities, personal care, community participation and goal attainment, working with families and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, person-centred supports.

The role requires reliability, empathy and flexibility across shifts, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist with community participation, skill development, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders to deliver person-centred supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III/IV or Diploma

Job description

Make a Difference with Interaction Disability Services

At Interaction Disability Services, we are guided by our values of Integrity, Respect, Openness, Person-Centred Practice, Accountability and Lifelong Learning.

Everyday we work alongside people with disability, their families and support networks to create meaningful opportunities and positive outcomes.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers within our accommodation and community services teams across Sydney.

About the Opportunity

In this rewarding role you will support participants with daily living activities, personal care, community participation, skill development, health and wellbeing and the achievement of individual goals. You will work collaboratively with families and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, person-centred supports.

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic, reliable and committed to making a genuine difference.

To be successful you will:

• Have experience supporting people living with disability.
• Demonstrate resilience, patience and a calm approach when supporting complex needs.
• Willingness to support participants with all activities of daily living.
• Be committed to promoting independence, choice and dignity.
• Work flexibly across a variety of shifts.
• Contribute positively to a team environment and work independently.
• Adhere to support plans and organisational procedures.
• Be reliable, accountable and committed to providing high-quality support.

Candidate Requirements

• Flexibility and availability to work across a range of shifts.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in sector preferred or a willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment.
• Current drivers license and a comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding program
• Ongoing supervision and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development opportunities and pathwaysMeaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people's lives

Successful candidates must provide and maintain their NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and any other probity checks throughout their employment.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we encourage applications from candidates from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and those with lived experience of disability.Australian citizens, permanent residents and individuals holding valid work rights in Australia are encouraged to apply.

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