Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Are you looking for a role that provides job satisfaction, work/life balance and competitive industry rates? If yes, join the Maple team and make a positive difference in your community!

About Maple Community Services

Maple Community Services™ is a NDIS approved Disability Service Provider that facilities supports within Australia. We are a team of like-minded individuals working towards creating equal standards of living for people of all abilities.

Why Maple Community Services

Maple Community Services instils a progressive, fresh, and innovative workplace environment, where opportunities for creativity, individualism, and originality are plentiful. The business was founded in early 2018, making this career opening the perfect one for someone looking to grow within the organisation and make this space their own.

Benefits at Maple Community Services

• Competitive industry rates: we offer above industry rates, pay superannuation and travel reimbursement.
• Flexibility: choose the hours you want to work, whether it be short or long shifts that fits with your life schedule.
• Professional development: we provide ongoing training, career progression and mentorship for our staff to assist you when out in the field.
• Culture/work environment: we celebrate staff successes through recognition programs and offer team events, Employee Assistance Program and provide positive relationships between you and your manager.
• Set roster: If you're after stability, we offer set shifts if you build rapport with our clients.

The Role

Our Support Workers provide individualised support across a range of settings, including:

• Supported Independent Living (SIL)
• Community and individual supports
• Assistance with daily living and personal care
• Community access and participation
• Appointments, shopping and social activities
• Supporting clients to develop independence and life skills
• Overnight and sleepover supports where required
• Working alongside families, support coordinators, allied health professionals and other stakeholders

No two days are the same. You may be supporting someone in their home in the morning, assisting another person to access the community during the day, or working within one of our SIL homes supporting clients to achieve their individual goals.

We are looking for people who:

• Are genuinely person-centred and understand that every person has different goals, preferences and support needs
• Are reliable, flexible and committed to providing high-quality support
• Have a positive attitude and enjoy helping people achieve greater independence
• Are comfortable working across SIL and community-based environments
• Have availability for a range of shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings and overnight supports
• Can build positive professional relationships with clients, families and support teams
• Are confident working independently while also contributing to a broader support team
• Have a genuine interest in making a difference within the Dubbo and Central West community

Checks

All staff must have current a NDIS Worker Screening Check, WWCC, First Aid & CPR, and covid certification. A driver's license and car is required.

If you're dedicated and ambitious, Maple Community Services is an excellent place to grow your career. Don't hesitate to apply!

Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted externally by our HR team. Please note that we do not request personal details or documents during the initial recruitment process.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $32.56 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Are you open to overnights?

Experience:

• Personal Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• SIL: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's License and Car (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person