Specialty Disability Support Workers: Opportunities for University Students

Ascend Health Group
Sydney, NSW
A$35.15-$43.77 p/h
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Casual
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


Are you studying Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing, Psychology, Education or other Health Sciences and wanting to work in the NDIS?
Are you looking to become a support worker?

About the Company

Ascend Health prides itself on its alignment with the Universities to hire, train and provide career-relevant experience to those wanting to study health sciences. Ascend has strictly offered its career development pathway to university students studying allied-health degrees.

Get ready to kickstart your career in health sciences with Ascend Health! We're thrilled to announce that for our program in Sydney, we're offering university students studying allied-health degrees an opportunity to get great practical experience during their degree by conducting paid support work in the community!

Join us as a support worker and start gaining practical experience while working alongside qualified therapists. Our career development pathway can take you from a Support Worker to a Team Leader and eventually a Therapy Assistant. And that's not all - we have small regular pay rises at set milestones if you attend regular training with our Therapy staff and meet clearly defined objectives in your work.

At Ascend, we're passionate about delivering a comprehensive training program ensures you can feel confident of providing quality care and support to the members you work with. Between initial buddy shifts, training opportunities and regular monthly team assemblies, you'll receive an average of 2 hours of paid training every month delivered by quality therapists and experienced senior support workers.

So, are you ready to be immersed in the NDIS and make a difference in community intervention? Join us at Ascend Health, where we offer not only a rewarding career but also great pay!

About the Role

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our members! As a part of our team, you'll be working closely with our clients, providing personal care, domestic assistance, community access, mentorship, and 1:1 support to help them achieve their individual NDIS goals.

We're looking for candidates passionate about healthcare, who can preferably show us their previous experience in supporting clients with disabilities, especially those with complex behaviours and/or health needs. You'll have the chance to put your skills and experience to the test, making a significant impact on our members' lives.

At our organisation, we don't just see our clients as clients, we call them members. As a part of our team, you'll be joining a group of people who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. So, are you ready to join us and become a part of something bigger? Apply now and let's make a difference together!

Ascend Health is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.


About Ascend Health Group

Dandenong, VIC, Australia

This company does not have any further information provided at this time. We encourage you to research the company by searching for them to learn more about their culture and values before applying for the role.

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