Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Gosford Shire, Australia You Connect Full time

About the Job


You Connect (YC), formally known as youth connections, is a _not-for-profit_ organisation that supports people living with a disability, have complex behaviours and/or have mental health diagnosis that impact their day-to-day functioning.


We support people aged 6-40 by providing a range of services in capacity-building supports, community participation, employment readiness, and housing.


We are seeking professional Support Workers to join our fast-growing team to provide support for our clients in the community and our Supported Independent Living (SIL) properties in the Gosford region.


Your Duties may Include (but not limited to):

  • Assisting with medication.
  • Light household duties (SIL).
  • Mentoring
  • Transport
  • Mental Health Support
  • Community Access
  • Personal Care

Benefits and Perks:

  • Casual opportunities available with the option to go PT.
  • Supportive and friendly team environment.
  • SCHADS : level depending on experience and location.
  • Ongoing shifts for permanent staff.
  • Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing options (Parttime employees).
  • Internal training and development opportunities.
  • Staff Referral Scheme
  • Staff Recognition Program
  • 2x yearly staff celebrations.
  • Free annual leave day in your birthday month

About You:

  • Reliable, empathetic and committed to supporting vulnerable people.
  • Relevant industry experience and knowledge
  • Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or similar, would be advantageous
  • A comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and the challenges individuals face.
  • Experience in supporting clients with complex mental health, drugs/ alcohol and a range of diagnosis.
  • Ability to manage and deescalate heightened behaviours.
  • Experience supporting individuals who selfharm.
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check (or be willing to obtain)
  • Working with Childrens Check
- for paid employment

  • Police Check
  • Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID011 and CPR (or be willing to obtain)
  • Current AU Drivers Licence
  • COVID19 Vaccination
  • Minimum of 2 doses.

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 10-35 per week

Salary:
$40.26 per hour

Benefits:

  • Referral program
  • Salary packaging
  • Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Fixed shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Rotating roster
  • Shift work
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay
  • Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

  • Do you already/are you willing to obtain a Working with Children Check, Current Police Check and a NDIS Workers Clearance check?

Education:

  • High School (Year preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)

Work Location:
In person

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