Life Skills Supporter

4 weeks ago

Gosford, Australia Uniting Full time

**About the opportunity**

**_ These are permanent part-time opportunities working 20 hours+ / fortnight on a fixed roster_**

Uniting is seeking a flexible and dedicated Support Workers to connect with participants living independently in their homes across the Central Coast from Narara, The Entrance, Bateau Bay to Killarney Vale.

The role of a Life Skills Supporter is responsible for assisting people on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), to identify and achieve their goals, connecting and accessing the community, maximising their independence and the ability to make choices about things that matter to them.

**About You**
- Ability to connect and communicate with people living with disability
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, or equivalent (**_desirable but not essential)_**:

- Clear and effective communication skills and ability to establish a professional relationship with participant and their families
- An understanding of the complex needs of a person with a disability, their families, and carers; and how to implement person-centred plans in line with identified goals of the individual
- Comfortable and confident to work independently
- Experience supporting participants from Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds would be advantageous
- Current paid Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Check
- **Full NSW Drivers licence**:

- Current First Aid Certificate

**Benefits & culture**

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
- Variety in your role working across different disability settings
- Salary Packaging
- Comprehensive training from Day 1
- Paid travel entitlements
- Career development opportunities

**What’s next?**

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then please **APPLY** now.

At Uniting we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19. We require all employees to be triple vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Closing date**:11:55pm Monday 3rd April 2023

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