Multiple casual positions available in the Maitland region (sleepovers required)

Flexible roster including weekday, weekend and sleepover shifts

Paid initial and ongoing training – including eLearning and TCI

A supportive and inclusive workplace - be supported by our senior management and on call teams 24/7

Access to our employee assistance program (EAP)

Access to salary packaging, giving you more take home pay each fortnight, inclusive of MV leasing and entertainment benefits

Career progression opportunities, we want to see you blossom

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.

Family friendly organisation who understands work/life balance and whose core values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety

About the Role

We are seeking resilient, compassionate and experienced female Mental Health/Disability Support Workers to join our team working with people with psychosocial challenges.

You will be working directly with complex trauma, mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Your flexibility across a 24/7 roster will help provide consistent, holistic support for individuals to build their capacity and achieve their goals.

Sleep over shifts and some weekend work is a requirement.

This role specifies Disability Support Worker roles 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).

Key Responsibilities

Ability to use clear and concise language in verbal communication and set clear boundaries

Ability to calmly de-escalate emotive situations

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

Ability to write and maintain accurate written records and documentation

Flexibility in delivering a broad range of services for NDIS participants

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Essential Criteria

Certificate IV in Community Service/Disability Services or equivalent qualification

Current unrestricted Drivers Licence

Current First Aid/CPR certificate

Current NDISWC

Current WWC

Experience in the disability or mental health, OOHC sectors

Available to work sleepover shifts

A responsible attitude and strong rapport building skills – strong skills in maintaining positive, dignified and respectful relationships with participants, their families and other health and support workers

About You

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. You are a mature mentor and great listener with a dedication to ensure people feel heard, valued and empowered. You have a passion to provide unique, person-centred and therapeutic support to achieve aspirations and goals.

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

How to Apply

Click the "APPLY" button and attach a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria in addition to your resume. For further enquiries and/or a copy of the position description please call 02 4020 1176 or email [email protected]