Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Tullamarine, Australia The Disability Trust Full time

Are you seeking a rewarding job where you can make an impactful change to the lives of people within your community?

The opportunity:

We are seeking professional, positive and ambitious Disability Support Workers who are particularly passionate about working in our industry to continue our success. Offering both permanent part time and casual positions, this role plays a vital role in supporting participants in Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast both in their homes and in the community.

Your commitment to delivering person-centred support that is valued by people with disability and their families is essential to this role. You will be part of a dynamic team that provides supports to our participants through dignity, respect and social inclusion. This is achieved through supported active decision making, inclusive practice, as well as building and maintaining community connections.

Our accommodation services provide 24/7 care to participants both in their home and out in the community. You will be supporting participants to achieve their goals, assist with daily life tasks, medication management, assistance with mealtimes and personal care. Successful candidates will need to be willing to work a variety of shift times including morning, afternoon, overnights and weekends.

Training will run for a 2 week period. Full availability is required during this period to ensure you are set up for success.

The part-time opportunities available are for either 40 hours per fortnight, 54 hours per fortnight or 60 hours per fortnight.

For this position, the casual hourly rate is between $ $43.93 (inclusive of casual loading) and the part-time hourly rate is between $ $35.14, to be negotiated based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

We will value your:

  • Genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disability.
  • Ability to enable inclusion for people with disability.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills.
  • Initiative to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated empathy and awareness of disability.
  • Confidence using technical platforms to complete shift notes, incident reporting, and electronic timesheets.
  • Creativity to promote and support activities.
  • Current Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

If successful, you will be required to provide evidence of at least two (2) doses of a COVID-19 vaccination before commencement. A current First Aid Certificate is preferred; however, we can support you to obtain and maintain a valid certification throughout the life of your career.

What we offer:

At The Trust, we are person-centred and people focused. In return for your commitment to delivering the best support to our participants, we reward you with a variety of benefits including:

  • A fully paid onboarding program provided by in-house experts and designed to ensure your success with access to ongoing professional development.
  • Opportunities for various shifts and career advancement.
  • Support to obtain and maintain your First Aid qualification.
  • Access to generous tax free earning potential up to $15,900 per annum (+ $2,650 meals & entertainment).
  • Flexible public holiday leave options for cultural or religious events.
  • Great working culture The Disability Trust was awarded the 'Employer of Choice' (Not-for-Profit & Public Sector) Award in 2019, 2020, and were finalists in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
  • Access to reward and recognition programs.

Where to from here?

We take pride on creating and investing in our workforce and finding the right individuals for each role. If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations, we would love to connect with you.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the above criteria. For further details about the role, please contact our Recruitment team on

Applications close 5.00pm, Wednesday 12 June 2024. Suitable candidates may be contacted as applications are received.

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