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Identified Disability Support Worker, SIL

We Care NSW TRH Psychology and Cultural Consultancy Services
Maitland, NSW
A$41.76-$43.08 p/h + penalties + salary packaging
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Casual
On-site

Posted 7 days ago


About Us

We Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal disability services. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to those living with a disability. Our service delivery covers children, young people and adults in the Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter and Tweed region.

About the Role

TARGETED VACANCY - This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Whereby being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine qualification required to undertake this role to ensure the approach to service provision is effective, appropriate, and culturally safe.

As We Care continues to grow and expand our services, we are seeking experienced, identified female disability support workers to join our dedicated team on a casual basis.

This opportunity is based in Farley, supporting an identified woman with complex mental health needs. We are looking for professionals who are compassionate, reliable, and trauma-informed, with the ability to build trusting, respectful and safe connections.

This role includes sleepover shifts and requires flexibility across a 24/7 roster to ensure holistic and stable support for the participant.

This role specifies House Coordinator role for persons of a particular sex to meet the needs of the participants in accordance with an exemption granted from sections 8, 10, 25, 27 & 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

About You

You are responsible and able to build strong rapports. You have strong skills in maintaining positive, dignified and respectful relationships with participants, their families and other health and support workers

You're able to use clear and concise language in verbal communication and set clear boundaries

You have the ability to calmly de-escalate emotive situations

You have a full understanding of ‘duty of care’ and are able to deliver support services and escalate issues when required

You are able to write and maintain accurate written records and documentation

You're able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Requirements

Certificate IV in Community Service/Disability Services or equivalent qualification with equivalent experience in the disability or mental health.

Current unrestricted Drivers Licence

NDIS Worker Screen Check

WWC for paid employment

Current First Aid/CPR

Why We Care NSW

Be part of a growing Not for Profit organisation whose core values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety

Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision

Professional development and training opportunities

Variety - a rewarding career where no two days are the same

Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs

How to Apply

Please click the "APPLY" button and attach your resume.

You are required to address each of the selection criteria in you covering letter in addition to your resume. For further enquiries and/or a copy of the position description please call 4020 1176 or email [email protected]


About We Care NSW TRH Psychology and Cultural Consultancy Services

Ballina, NSW, Australia

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