About Us

We Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal disability services. We are a 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 regions.

Our model of care is our Matung Mob therapeutic practice framework (meaning courageous mob in local Wonnarua language), is based on building trusting and safe connections which are trauma informed, culturally safe, evidence based and align with our values.

About the Role

We are seeking resilient, caring and experienced female Mental Health/Disability Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis.

This opportunity is based in Farley, supporting an identified woman with complex mental health needs. We are looking for professionals who are compassionate, reliable, and trauma-informed, with the ability to build trusting, respectful and safe connections.

This role includes sleepover shifts and offers flexibility across a 24/7 roster to ensure holistic and stable support for the participant.

This role specifies support worker 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).

Key Responsibilities

Support people living with disabilities to live stable, purposeful lives

Assist with day to day living tasks and daily routines

Build trusting, therapeutic relationships, supporting participants through mentoring and positive behaviour support

Manage complex behaviours and deescalate applying therapeutic practices

Support cultural connection and community involvement for participants

Maintain documentation, including incident reporting to a high standard

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Essential Criteria

Certificate IV in Community Service/Disability Services or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in the disability or mental health, OOHC sectors. Experience working with complex trauma highly regarded

Current unrestricted Drivers Licence

Current First Aid/CPR certificate

Current NDIS worker screening check

Current Working with Children Check

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

TARGETED VACANCY - Being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is not a requirement, but would be highly regarded.

This is a targeted 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, ensure the approach to service provision is effective, appropriate, and culturally safe.

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 is a child safe organisation. We Care NSW is committed to providing a safe environment where all children and young people are treated with respect and are protected from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.

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]