Disability Support Workers Greenacres Disability Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Various Disability Support Worker Positions Available across the Illawarra.

Greenacres – About Us: Greenacres is one of the leading disability service providers in the region, providing services and programs from 24 different sites in Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Shoalhaven. Every week we support over 600 people to live the life they imagine.

About the Role: Greenacres is looking for a Disability Support Worker who share our core values of Fairness, Integrity Respect and Empathy, to work within our Community Life and Leisure program.

We are seeking people who have a genuine desire to support people with disability. You will be providing opportunities for our participants to experience life and achieve goals through learning new skills and participating in social and recreational activities. 

As a member of the Greenacres team, you will be working with experienced, caring, enthusiastic and creative people who are committed to providing excellent service to the participants we support and their families.

You must be available to work flexible hours, 7 days per week.

About You: We are seeking individuals with experience working within the disability sector. 

Benefits and Perks:

  • Paid under the SCHADS Award – Level 2 
  • Over Award Payment $0.30 per ordinary hour
  • We provide ongoing career opportunities
  • Not for profit salary packaging benefits with Access Pay

If you require further information relating to the positions please contact Rikki-Lee Hunt – HR Coordinator on 4222 6200.

Physical Demands for a Disability Support Worker:

Support roles can be physically demanding. You are required to have the capability to undertake the physical demands necessary to succeed in this role.

Required Skills:

  1. Enthusiastic, with a passion for supporting people with disability to create their own positive future.
  2. Commitment to be flexible and responsive to the individual needs and goals of our participants.
  3. Ability to support people with complex care needs.
  4. Reliability and accountability while working within a dedicated, high performing team.

Desirable Skills:

  1. Personal or professional experience supporting people with disability.
  2. Certificate III in Individual Support or related qualification.
  3. Previous experience using Outlook, time and attendance applications and experience using a client management software package.

Probity Requirements:

  1. Drivers Licence
  2. First Aid Certificate
  3. National Police Check
  4. NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety & You
  5. NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  6. The Right to Work in Australia
  7. Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the NSW Public Health (COVID-19 Care Services) Order 2022

Applications will be assessed as they are submitted, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

To be considered for a position, please send through an up to date resume and cover letter. We will be conducting interviews as applications are received. 

Greenacres is a EEO Employer, and we encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Greenacres Disability Services

Job Salary

30.46 - 33.23

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