What’s in it for you?
- Interviewing ASAP
- Flexible roster pattern to enable a healthy work-life balance
- Regular casual shifts available
- Complete your qualification in Individual Support with our RTO – METS
- Learning and development opportunities to set you up for success
- Most importantly a role where you see the difference you are making
As our Support Worker based in Charlestown?
- You will provide quality support to our participants in an accommodation setting, that includes
- Promoting participants choice and control in their daily activities
- Providing personal care with dignity such as grooming, dressing, showering etc.
- Following behaviour support plans to support participants live more independently
- Driving participants to community events, Dr appointments, shopping etc.
- Assisting our participants to realise their goals in their NDIS plans
Our requirements:
- Availability to work on a 24/7 rotating roster: mornings (6am-2pm), afternoons (2pm-10pm), Active nights (10pm-6am) and weekend shifts
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P2 and above) and access to a car
- A good understanding of person-centred active support or willingness to embrace this model of support
- Be comfortable supporting adult clients with intellectual/physical disabilities, high medical needs, mental health diagnoses or involvement in the criminal justice system
- Thrive in a team-based environment where we work together to support the wellbeing of our participants
About DSA:
Disability Services Australia provide pathways for people with a disability into independent accommodation (SIL) and employment (mainstream and supported). We have an innovative and supportive culture, guided by our values of Courage, Commitment, Connection, and Respect which is imbedded in everything we do.
How to Apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
To work at DSA, the successful applicant must undergo a NDIS Workers Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. It is also a requirement under NSW Health for all disability support workers to have had their third vaccination or a medical exemption. DSA is an EEO employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all members of the community.