Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young adults with complex disabilities and medical needs?

Make a Meaningful Difference Everyday

For over 70 years, Allowah has been supporting children and young adults with disabilities and healthcare needs — and we’re just getting started.

We’re a joyful, welcoming and deeply trusted organisation where kids and young adults can thrive, achieve their goals and build lasting friendships. We’re also a place the community knows and loves — supported by volunteers, donors and families who believe deeply in the work we do.

Our services include short- and long-term accommodation, a young adults day program, and a school holiday program for children. Our Therapy Team is growing, providing on-site, in-home and telehealth support for children and young adults with complex disabilities.

The Role

We’re looking for positive and friendly Support Workers to join our growing team on a casual basis.

Location: Allowah, Dundas Valley

Employment Type: Multiple opportunities available: Full-time, part-time and casual roles.

Remuneration: $25.51 per hour under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 + casual loading for casual positions only.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Provide disability support including NDIS and in-house support within Allowah

Assist with day programs and daily care

Support the Coordinator/Manager with Social & Community Participation programs

Be involved with visitor engagement and events

Skills We’re Looking For!

Communication - Written and verbal, to communicate across diverse groups

Reliability - Follow instructions for optimal client care

Empathy - Put the client at the heart of what you do

Teamwork - Connect and build rapport with staff

Flexibility - Be creative in the planning and delivery of NDIS programs

Essential Criteria

If successful, you will need to obtain the following prior to commencement:

Working with Children Check

NDIS Workers Check

Police Check

Department of Communities & Justice Check

Desirable Criteria

Experience in disability support, working with children or young people with special needs and/or chronic illness or in education including early childhood

A recognised qualification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Disability

If this sounds like you, apply today!

Applications close Thursday 26 June at 5:00pm.