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.

We Care is seeking an experience identified female House Coordinator. This opportunity is based in Farley, supporting an identified woman with complex mental health needs.

This role includes sleepover shifts and requires flexibility across a 24/7 roster to ensure holistic and stable support for the participant. There may be occasions where you will be required to participate in an on-call roster, providing support outside of regular hours to ensure continuity of care and responsive support when needed.

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 have previous experience as a team leader/manager or house coordinator role in Supported Independent Living.

You're able to manage challenging and confronting behaviours in a calm and consistent manner.

You have an understanding of the need to provide culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people

You're interpersonal and communication enables sensitive and effective connection with a broad range of people, cultures and abilities

You have an understanding of trauma-based behaviours and trauma informed practice and therapeutic approaches

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 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]