If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Zest Care (part of Independence Australia Group) may be for you.

About us
Zest Care is a person-centred organisation dedicated supporting children, young people and their families to live a happy and fulfilling life that they deserve. Our family services support children, young people and their families at different stages of their lives with personalised care designed for each individual and each family’s unique needs and goals.
Zest Care is a proud member of Independence Australia Group. Independence Australia is a social enterprise that provides choices and services for people with a disability or other personal need. Independence Australia has been positively impacting the lives of thousands of people since 1957. To read more about us, visit independenceaustralia.com.au.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker for a client based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
The casual position with fixed shifts means you can enjoy a great work/life balance.
In addition to the benefits mentioned, you’ll find purpose in your work, knowing that you’re helping vulnerable children, and their families unlock their full potential.

• Assist the family with their daily routine to assist with creating a calm and happy home
• Support family time by visiting the local park and other social activities as needed
• Provide domestic support and prompt family members to assist where suitable
• Have a willingness to work with direction from the family to maintain a routine based and stable home

About you

• Experience working with vulnerable children who have experienced trauma
• The ability to implement and follow personal care plans
• Valid Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Clearance
• Australian Driver's License and a registered passenger vehicle

Why work with us
As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Zest Care, including:

• Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
• Advance your career with opportunities for training and professional development including paid training time for all on-the-job learning and paid study leave for approved courses.
• Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program.
• As a social enterprise, we aren’t solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so can focus on providing quality care and service to our customers

Work with Purpose
Our focus is on helping individuals to reach their goals, whether these relate to getting out and about more within the community, becoming more independent in their own home, helping with shopping and meal preparation, setting up an exercise program, or learning new skills by attending relevant classes.

Join the Zest Care team (part of Independence Australia Group) to help people with disability, as well as vulnerable children and their families, get the most out of their NDIS plans and reach their full potential.

For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples’ lives, APPLY NOW.
Zest Care is dedicated to creating a child-safe workplace. Safeguarding Children & Young People is one of our priorities.

Commitment to Diversity
Zest Care (part of Independence Australia Group) is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.