Support Worker

IMPORTANT

To be considered for this position, please review the information below and upload all supporting documentation via the following link: https://zurl.to/VJRO?source=CareerSite

Also note, there are availabilties for both Sydney and Wollongong!

Flexibility to travel between Sydney and Wollongong would be highly regarded.

About Us

Welcome to Spectrum Care!

We specialise in providing professional in home care services for participants under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care.

Through level 2 and 3 support coordination, we assist individuals in achieving their identified plan goals and help them gain access to the needed programs and support services, with a multidisciplinary one team approach.

Job Description

Join the Spectrum Care Community!

At Spectrum Care, you're not just taking on a job. You're joining a compassionate community committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We deeply value every team member and are dedicated to supporting both your personal and professional growth.

We offer:

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive pay that reflects your skills and dedication
• A supportive person-centred environment where your wellbeing matters

Our approach to Aged Care and Disability Services is built on empathy, reliability, and respect. We provide consistent, high quality care that's affordable and tailored to individual needs.

Requirements

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated team member who can:

• Deliver high quality, person-centred support
• Communicate respectfully and effectively
• Follow behaviour support plans, care plans, and medication procedures
• Maintain health, safety, and compliance standards
• Actively contribute to a positive, inclusive, and professional team culture

If you are passionate about supporting people with diverse needs, and you meet the following requirements, we'd love to hear from you your:

• Certificate in Aged Care, Assistant in Nursing (AIN), Disability, or Community Services
• Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Reference Number
• COVID - 19 Vaccination Certificate

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong, effective communication skills
• Ability to treat all clients with dignity, empathy, and respect
• Competent in completing tasks, maintaining case notes, and reporting/responding as required
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in changing or challenging environments
• Team oriented, able to collaborate effectively and work towards shared goals
• Willingness to undertake ongoing in house online training, including essential Aged Care, NDIS and Mental Health courses provided by Spectrum Care

Desirable Personal Qualities:

We're looking for individuals who show genuine compassion and empathy when supporting:

• Children and adults with disabilities
• People from CALD backgrounds
• Members of the LGBTI community
• Veterans, Indigenous Australians, and individuals involved with Justice Services
• People living with chronic or complex conditions such as Dementia, or Parkinson's Disease

Benefits

Join Our Community of Support Workers and Feel Truly Supported!

At Spectrum Care, we believe that when we support our team, they can better support others. Thats why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you grow, thrive, and feel valued in your role.

What We Offer:

• Employee Mentoring Program. One on one guided support to help you succeed from day one.
• Professional Development Assistance. Ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Travel Reimbursement. Get compensated for work-related travel to support clients.
• Access to Accredited Online Training. Stay current with industry standards through our comprehensive training platform.
• Referral Program. Recommend great people and be rewarded for it.

Pay: $38.00 – $77.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• NDIS Workers Reference Check
• Do you have a car?

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person