Support Worker

• Make the switch to an industry leading disability services provider
• Meals & Entertainment card + $15,900 in salary packaging
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities offered

Who are we?

Ability Options provides disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.

We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.

We are on the lookout for experienced Support Workers to join our direct support team in Kempsey!

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.

Who Are We?

Ability Options is one of the longest running not for profit organisations in NSW. We have been supporting people with disability who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community for over 40 years.

When you join Ability Options you have the opportunity to experience a fast paced, values driven organisation where we put people at the centre of all that we do. Your commitment to our values and your determination to see people fullfil their potential will ensure that we can continue our mission of assisting all people to live their best life possible. 

The Role

Base Location: Kempsey, NSW (some travel required across multiple sites)

Employment: Casual

Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 2

Are you a fun-loving individual with a passion for people? Do you enjoy making the most of every moment and facing the future with possibility thinking? Ability Options is looking for someone like you. 

Disability Support Workers have the privilege of working alongside people every day to ensure they are living a full and active life both in the community and in their home. As a Support Worker you are keen to ensure people feel listened to, valued and that they are capable of achieving amazing things. You like to celebrate the small achievements and the big life changing moments, and you know that this looks different for everyone. You will be able to assist our people with personal care, transportation and being out in the community through direct support and day programs. 

Do you feel you are a best fit for this role? If so, we can’t wait to meet you as we are seeking Support Workers to join the team in a casual capacity. 

Essential Requirements of the role:

• Ability and willingness to provide personal care and support activities of daily living in a residential setting
• High level of resilience and emotional intelligence
• 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) 
• Flexible to travel from time to time to support your team and your participants
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR (HLTAID011) 
• Have personal mobile device that meets our system requirements (i.e. for Apple: iPhone 7 or later; for Android: devices released in the last three years)
• Certificate III in Disability Services (desirable)
• Right to work in Australia
• Comprehensive Car Insurance and Motor Vehicle Registration
• Must be able to do personal care duties and manual handling tasks

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.