Disability Support Worker

3 days ago


Wollongong, Australia UHC Disability Full time

**Job description**

**Job Type**: Subcontract (ABN), Part-time, Casual

Schedule:

- Flexible hours
- Shift work
- On Call
- Rotating roster
- Public Holidays

About Us

UHC is successfully managed by a team of dedicated disability support experts. The team is passionate about what they do and has a combined experience of more than five decades within the industry.

We provide a wide range of services including Support Independent Living, and In
- Home drop-in supports. We are fresh and innovated in meeting our participants goals and are looking for like minded people to join our passionate supportive team.

The Role - Disability Support Worker:

- Seeking support workers for Ashfield region to commit to regular and consistent shift schedules.
- Support male individual with bed transfer, assistance in showering, meal preparation, transport assistance ( must have own car)
- Must be creative and resourceful to assist customers achieve their goals and build capacity.
- Passionate, empathetic & committed to provide the best care to each individual that encourages self determination
- Delivering high quality person centered support for an ordinary life
- Daily living assistance in the home and the community
- Support physical health and emotional well-being
- Assisting individuals to and from community-based activities and appointments.
- Complete all relevant documentation and reporting as required

Skills and Experience:

- Outstanding interpersonal, communication and resilience skills
- Proven skills and abilities in providing quality support to people with mental illness and/ or disabilities
- Demonstrated experience supporting low & high needs clients
- Adaptability to work with different individuals including complex and challenging behavior's.
- Able to cope with the physical and mental demands of the job
- a strong sense of professional boundaries
- ability to work as part of team

Ideal Requirements:

- demonstrated experience supporting clients with physical disabilities & Mental Health incl.
- Must have own car for this particular particpant.

Mandatory Requirements:

- 6+ months paid work in Disability/ Individual Support/ Mental Health
- Cert III in Disability or Individual Support or higher is highly regarded
- NSW NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
- First Aid Certificate issued within the last 3 years
- CPR Certificate issued within the last 12 months
- COVID 19 - Vaccination Record
- Evidence of work rights (e.g. Passport, Birth Certificate or VISA)
- NSW Unrestricted Driver License
- Australian business number (ABN)
- Able to work unsupervised and part of a team

The Benefits
- Opportunity to work flexible hours
- 24/7 support with a dedicated after-hours team
- Learn from experienced management team.
- Fortnightly pay
- Supportive team environment
- Penalty rates
- Development opportunities

**Job Types**: Subcontract, Casual

**Salary**: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blacktown, NSW 2148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (Year 9-11) (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

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**Job Types**: Subcontract, Casual

**Salary**: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wollongong, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person



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