• Senior Disability Support Worker
• Accommodation Service / Supported Independent Living
• Wallsend location
• 6 month, part-time position

Own It – How we get the job done 

We have an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Wallsend for a six month contract with a focus on customer service, team culture and guiding the team of support workers to ensure alignment with the customer support plans and service compliance.

This will be an exciting chance for you to build your skill set in management and stakeholder communication along with building your relationships with the broader organisation.

As a senior support worker in this team you will:

• Provide support within the team for practice improvement
• Embed systems and processes to function as a self-managing team
• Implement improvement actions to provide the best available support to the customer
• Support stakeholder communications
• Work a rostered line and provide direct support to the customer

To view the full role statement, please click here.

Make It Matter – What you will bring to make a difference in other’s lives

• Be available to work a rostered line which includes mornings and afternoons
• Current driver’s license (mandatory requirement)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or be willing to obtain
• Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
• Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or similar, would be advantageous

Keep Calm and Be Happy – How you will interact with people and other benefits

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award Level 3
• Salary packaging options include: up to $16K p/a salary sacrifice, Meal and Entertainment card (up to $2,300 p/a), novated lease for motor vehicles
• $2,000 + worth of paid training including Induction, PART, CALM and Assist Clients with Medication plus ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Self-Organising Team based structure and an inclusive culture. You will have autonomy and the opportunity to make decisions and implement your ideas to provide Better Service to the people we support
• We take COVID-19 seriously and provide PPE, vaccination clinics, regular information updates and practice the latest health advice
• Centralised rostering team to support your team and service
• Therapeutic & Behavioural support from a national team of clinicians to reduce harmful behaviour, develop customer social skills and mentor staff
• Crisis and incident support from a national 24/7 Incident Response team

Reflective Practice training and ongoing practice support from Practice Development specialists

Join Us – Next steps

All applications must be lodged online.

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Kym Smith, Talent Professional at [email protected]

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.

The NSW Government Public Health Order requires that all disability workers must fully up to date with Covid vaccinations.  Evidence of a COVID-19 Certificate, or medical contraindication certificate will be required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional on the number above to discuss how we can help.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.