Community Support Worker

4 days ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Community Support Worker role at Bendigo Advertiser. Sunnyfield wants YOU Are you a people person with a heart of gold? Do you believe everyone deserves a life packed with choice, independence, and adventure? We need superstar Support Workers for our Day Programs across beautiful Lake Macquarie

Responsibilities
  • Be a Social Butterfly – Help clients spread their wings and connect with their community.
  • Teach & Learn – Support clients as they level up their life skills (bonus: you might learn a few too).
  • Drive the Fun – Take clients to programs and activities in Sunnyfield's vans.
  • Keep It Snappy – Write progress notes that are clear, concise, and fabulous.
  • Be the Team MVP – Collaborate with families and adapt to behaviour support strategies like a champ.
Qualifications
  • A heart three sizes too big (not medically, just metaphorically).
  • Experience in the disability sector is super important. You'll also need to have worked with clients who show behaviours of concern—knowing how to support them is key
  • Have completed minimum Cert III in Disability.
  • Willingness to assist with personal care when needed.
  • Resilience, empathy, and a "let's do this" attitude.
  • A driver's licence and reliable transport is a must.
Benefits
  • Take-home salary perks (salary packaging).
  • Fitness Passport – because self-care is important
  • Career Boost – training, growth, and endless opportunities to level up.
  • Flexibility that actually works – balance your work and life like a total boss.
  • Supportive squad goals – work with a team that lifts you up and celebrates your wins.
Ready to Join the Fun?

If this sounds like your jam, hit us up with your resume and tell us why you'd be the perfect fit

Heads up: Successful applicants will need to tick a few boxes, including NDIS Worker Screening, National Criminal History Record Check, full COVID-19 vaccination, and references (we'll be nice to them).

Time to make a real impact—let's do this Apply now

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Other
Job function
  • Other
Industries
  • Newspaper Publishing
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