Support Worker - Casa Vivus - Northern Beaches

Fighting Chance group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health & Wellness

Flexible Rostering

Training & Development

Financial Incentives

Dedicated Support

Job summary

Fighting Chance is seeking dedicated support workers to assist residents across two co-located homes in Sydney. You will deliver personalised in-home and community-based support aligned with residents' interests and needs.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, medication support, accompanying appointments, and maintaining accurate case notes in our Client Management System. A NSW Driver’s License and relevant checks are required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have current NSW Driver’s License and clear background checks.
• Ability to maintain accurate case notes in the Client Management System (CMS).
• Willingness to obtain required certifications before starting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised in-home and community support aligned with residents' interests and needs.
• Assist with personal care, healthy meals, and medication administration.
• Support participation in community activities, routines, and medical appointments.
• Maintain up-to-date case notes in the CMS.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Person-centered care

Education

First Aid & CPR (HLTAID003)

Job description

• Fighting Chance / BASE Housing Collective

Join a compassionate, values-driven team supporting individuals across two co-located homes. We empower our housemates to live independent, enriching lives both at home and in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised in-home and community support aligned with individual interests and needs.
• Assist with personal care, healthy meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Support community participation, routine activities, and medical appointments.
• Maintain accurate case notes in the Client Management System.

Must-Haves & Eligibility

• Commute Requirement: Must reside within a 30-minute commute of the workplace.
• Licensing & Checks: Full NSW Driver’s License, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check (WWCC), and Australian Work Rights.
• Certifications: Current First Aid & CPR (HLTAID003) or willingness to obtain before starting.
• Availability: Flexibility to work varied shifts including mornings (6am–10am), afternoons (3pm–10:30pm), sleepovers (10:30pm–6am), and weekends.
• Core Qualities: High empathy, strong communication skills, reliability, and a person-centered mindset.

Desirable (Training Provided)

• Experience supporting complex cerebral palsy, epilepsy, stoma care, intellectual disabilities, or behaviour support. (A positive attitude and willingness to learn are most essential.)

Why Join Us?

• Salary Packaging: Maximise take-home pay by paying less tax.
• Health & Wellness: Access Wellness Days, Fitness Passport, and free confidential counseling via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Flexible Rostering: Shift schedules designed to work around your personal life.
• Training & Development: Complete accredited NDIS modules, specialised housemate care training, and ongoing career mentoring.
• Financial Incentives: Earn extra income through our Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Dedicated Support: Direct guidance from a central Manager who supports you every step of the way.

Fighting Chance is a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people and individuals with lived disability experience.