Disability Support Worker

• Join the Day Program in Seven Hills
• Training provided + ongoing career & development opportunities
• Meals & Entertainment card + $15,900 in salary packaging

We are on the lookout for Support Workers to join our Day Program Team in Seven Hills!

You will have the opportunity to be part of an environment that encourages professional and personal growth as well as further training and career development. 

The Role:

Base Site: Seven Hills, NSW (some travel required across multiple sites)

Employment: Casual

Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 2; $34.58 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + Super.

This is an excellent opportunity for parents or anyone seeking part-time work. You will play a vital role in providing care and support to participants, with the added benefit of flexible hours that fit your schedule.

As a Support Worker, you will work collaboratively within the team to support and provide service to participants in line with the values of the organisation. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Helping participants explore their interests and hobbies through range of programs and recreational activities.
• Transporting participants to events and appointments.
• Admin duties such as completing progress notes, charts and incidental reports.
• Providing personal care including toileting, showering, dressing and feeding as required.

Essential Requirements of the role:

• Ability and willingness to provide personal care and support activities of daily living in a residential setting
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated flexibility in methods of alternative and augmentative communication, particularly being able to use active listening skills
• Undergo a satisfactory background check including NDIS Workers Check and/or Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Hold a current driver's licence (minimum P2) 
• Valid First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) 
• Have personal mobile device that meets our system requirements, which is typically a device purchased in the last three years
• Certificate III in Disability Services (desirable)
• Right to work in Australia
• Comprehensive Car Insurance and Motor Vehicle Registration

Program Overview:

• Group Program Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Direct Support Hours: Flexible shifts available from Monday to Sunday, ranging from 2 to 5 hours per shift. 
  

Culture and Benefits

Ability Options is a value driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We have built an inclusive and progressive culture at Ability Options encouraging everyone to continue to learn and develop their career whether that is through coaching and mentoring or leadership training. 

In return for skills and experience, our people receive a competitive remuneration package, access to Fitness passport, employee discounts, a rewards and recognition program and the ability to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packaging.

If you are passionate and have the desire to unlock possibilities for those we support, then we would love to hear from you!

Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a disability.

Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.