About the role

We are seeking experienced disability support workers, who are flexible with their working hours and passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives. You will be working directly with complex trauma, psycho-social challenges and learning difficulties. You are a mature mentor and great listener with a dedication to ensure people feel heard, valued and empowered. With a passion to provide unique, person-centred support to achieve aspirations and goals, you enjoy relationship building and being a part of the journey with those in your care. Your approach is focused on respect, dignity and care.

The role will include providing quality Community Access support services to participants. This could include providing assistance with daily living and domestic duties, or accompanying participants to appointments or day activities. You will require a comprehensively insured and reliable vehicle, along with an unrestricted Drivers Licence.

Perks of the Job

Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

Travel allowance

Salary Packaging

Super & penalty rates

Training and upskilling provided

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/Ballina regions.

The people we support are the focus of our care and their wellbeing and quality of life is our priority. We are committed to assisting individuals to meet their goals and live as valued and respected members of their community.

*We Care NSW encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability and women*

Skills and Experience

Certificate III in Home Care, Individual Support or Disability Services or equivalent and/or previous experience in the home care or disability sectors and/or willingness to complete a traineeship to obtain a relevant qualification and experience

Demonstrated ability to complete job tasks in accordance with participant plans in a timely manner

Ability to develop and maintain positive, dignified and respectful relationships with NDIS participants, their families and carers

Ability to use clear and concise language in verbal communication

Demonstrated ability to calmly de-escalate emotive situations

Ability to apply understanding of ‘duty of care’ to delivering support services and escalate issues when needed

Demonstrated ability to write and maintain accurate written records and documentation

Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical

Essential Requirements

NDIS Worker Screen Check

WWC Check

National Police Check

Current First Aid & CPR

Unrestricted Drivers Licence

Reliable Transport & Comprehensive Insurance

Why We Care NSW

Family friendly organisation

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

Access to Salary Packaging - more take home pay for all staff

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

Be supported by our Employee Assistance Program

If you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful, we want to hear from you!