Support Worker

Support Worker (Eastern Sydney)
Eastern Sydney, NSW
Community Services & Development, Aged & Disability Support
Starting $40 per hour (based upon experience)
Casual

About this role:

Direct Focus Solutions (DFS) is looking to employ an individual on a casual basis to perform disability and community support work services for NDIS participants residing within Sydney’s eastern suburbs. This role would involve providing in-home supports, as well as facilitating access to the community.In this role, you will work closely with your support work program manager, colleagues, and members of our multidisciplinary clinical team to help support our clients. Candidates with experience and/or qualifications in disability and community support work, personal care, or nursing, are highly encouraged to apply. Weekday availability is essential.

Benefits:

• Above award wage that scales according to experience.
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Opportunities to transition to part time / full time work if desired.
• Ongoing professional development and training to further your knowledge and experience within the industry.
• Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that prioritises collaboration.
• Work with a variety of clients of all ages and expressions and enable meaningful changes in their lives.

Requirements:

• A driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle prior to employment.
• The ability to reliably commute to, and work within, eastern Sydney.
• Weekday availability.
• Personal Care, Disability, Community Services, or Aged Care qualifications and/or experience.
• Current first aid and CPR certification.
• Experience with NDIS programs and participants.
• Experience working with complex clients.
• Computer literacy to interact successfully with our client management system.
• Facilitate supports for clients of all ages and abilities.
• Be flexible in accordance with the specific needs of our clients.
• Successfully support clients with complex needs as required.
• Collaborate as part of a team and work with a diverse range of clients.

DFS is prepared to support individuals to obtain the following checks as a further condition of their employment:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker’s Check (NDISWC)
• Police Check

How to Apply:

For inquiries, please email us at the indicated address. You may also call us on 1300 197 949 or visit our website: .

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingsford NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a drivers license and reliable access to a vehicle?
• Are you available to work weekdays?

Experience:

• support work: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person