This is a mobile role where you will work at least 10 hours per week or more with participants across their homes in South-Western Sydney.
About the Opportunity
This is a permanent part-time opportunity with a minimum of 10 hours per week and opportunities to pick up additional shifts across South-Western Sydney LGA (Campbelltown, Liverpool, Fairfield, etc.).
SCHADS Level 2 base rate from $33.41 per hour with salary packaging benefits, penalty rates, and superannuation. Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 per year (pay less tax). Must be flexible to work across the week (mostly weekdays) from 9am to 5:30pm depending on the requirement. Our service operates in a 7 days a week environment from 9am to 5:30pm.
Uniting is currently looking for flexible and dedicated Disability Support Workers to engage with participants living with various physical and mental disabilities under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across their homes in Western, Northwestern, Southwestern, and Inner Sydney. If you possess a caring and compassionate nature, along with a "can do" attitude, and you genuinely seek a job where you can make a meaningful difference by building their capacity with daily living, we have a role that is suitable for you.
What you will be doing:
1. Aiding with daily life activities and assistance for community support such as attending a doctor's appointment and shopping.
2. Supporting individuals with their educational and work-related endeavours.
3. Facilitating access to various community, social, and recreational activities.
4. Assisting with transportation to enable access to daily activities and engagements.
Who we are looking for:
* Previous experience or qualifications in disability or aged care.
* Good communication skills and ability to do case notes through mobile phone.
* Possession of a valid NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Check.
* NSW Driver's license (can be on Green P Plates) and Comprehensive car insurance are required for the role.
* First Aid Certificate is also a necessary qualification.
* Even better: Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability or Individual Support.
In return we offer:
* Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (visit for more information).
* Comprehensive induction training from Day 1 including buddy shifts.
* $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
* Receive paid travel petrol reimbursements, making your work more convenient and accessible.
* Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
* Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers.
If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then please APPLY to the job portals.
Should you have any questions, please contact Sarah from the Uniting Talent Acquisition team at.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Application closing date: 11:55 pm on 23 March, Sunday.
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