Outwest Care are currently recruiting for employees who reside in the Richmond, Windsor, Bligh Park, Penrith, Rouse Hill, Parramatta, Guilford, Fairfield, Strathfield and Five Dock and surrounding areas. 

If you do not hear back from Outwest Care within 7 business days please be advised that you have not been successful in this recruitment round. 

About us

In 2010, the Australian Government launched The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that would enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and their carers. Outwest Care saw the opportunity to provide a service to it’s customers to enjoy the Australian outdoors. After being in the disability sector for over 30 years combined, the founding directors of Outwest Care, realised a need for additional service. We wanted to provide our customers with a high level of care, to access holidays and respite service which were never readily available. At Outwest Care we offer a wide range of services which can be tailored to meet the clients needs. At Outwest Care we take a person-centred approach which means our services will always be tailored around the clients needs and choices.

We are recruiting for employees for an immediate start in the following areas of support;

• 1:1 Community supports
• Group based community supports
• In home personal care and domestic care supports
• Respite
• Day program (located in Windsor)
• Support Coordination
• Customer Care

Qualifications & experience

• Minimum Certificate IV in Disability
• Working With Children Check.
• Current driver’s licence.
• COVID-19 Double Vaccination Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Own vehicle and fully comprehensive insurance. (KMS will be reimbursed for Client travel).
• Experience with challenging behaviours.
• Preferable but not mandatory – Experience with Dementia Care and or Mental Health.
• Flexible, hard working and positive attitude.
• Good natured and caring qualities.
• If successful, you will need to complete a police check.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or group based support to meet Client needs and or goals.
• Provide personal care tasks, including but not limited to, assistance with showering, toileting and meal times.
• Assistance with meal preparation and mealtime management plans.
• Provide support with domestic duties.
• Medication administration.
• Assistance to access the community.
• Skill Building.
• Increasing Client independence.
• Support Clients to reach their goals and achieve their individual outcomes.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development, training and coaching. (All face to face training is paid).
• Flexibility with your working roster.
• Fantastic working environments and team building workshops.
• Ongoing mentoring, support and commitment from your direct manager.
• Outwest Care is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.