Support Worker

Great hourly rate, up to $32 + 11.5% super + $3700 salary packaging
- Shifts available all 7 days a week
- Multiple casual positions available around Blacktown area

**If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Zest Care (part of Independence Australia Group) may be for you.**
**About us**
Zest Care is a person-centred organisation dedicated supporting children, young people and their families to live a happy and fulfilling life that they deserve. Our family services support children, young people and their families at different stages of their lives with personalised care designed for each individual and each family’s unique needs and goals.

**About the role**
We are seeking compassionate and experienced family support workers to join our team and assist with in home support and community access on a casual basis to our client in Oxley Park. Client is living with an acquired brain injury requires a support worker who is experienced, compassionate, and able to maintain strong professional boundaries. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care, we want to hear from you

- Assist with **daily living tasks** including meal preparation and light domestic duties.
- Support with appointments, **grocery shopping**, and **gym visits.**
- Client is vision impaired - guide the client safely in the community (they typically walk a step behind with a hand on your shoulder for navigation)
- Provide support that fosters independence and builds confidence.
- Engage in school drop-off for a young child as part of daily routines.
- Available for Morning support (8am-12pm) and Afternoon/evening support (1pm-4pm). Shift available all 7 days a week.

**About you**

- You're caring, reliable, and confident in supporting both adults and young children.
- Experience working with ABI/TBI clients, supporting families, children, or people with disability or neurodivergence - highly regarded.
- Available to work a minimum of 3 days a week during the specified shift hours, with a commitment to at least 15 hours per week.
- Must hold a current driver’s license, reliable vehicle, valid NDIS Clearance and Working with Children Check.
- A minimum of Cert III/IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or an equivalent qualification is preferred.

**Why work with us**
As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

- We pay your Superannuation fortnightly to help grow your super balance faster
- Enjoy employee discounts on a wide selection of personal, healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment from our social enterprise store.
- Access free, confidential counselling and support not only for you but also for your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Refer a friend to work at IAG and receive a referral bonus of up to $1,200.

**Work with purpose**
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Join us at Independence Australia Group to help thousands of Victorians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

- **Customer Centric**:Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
- **Valued People**: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
- **One Organisation**: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
- **Strive for Excellence**: We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

**For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples’ lives, APPLY NOW.**

**Commitment to Diversity