
Direct Support Workers
6 days ago
**Abou**t us**
The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
**About the role**
Our Community Development and Participation team are seeking Casual Direct Support Workers to assist with delivering high quality support services to people with disability, and people who are ageing, their families and their carers. These casual roles are based in community and accommodation settings in Moruya, Batemans Bay and surrounds.
Your main duties will include:
- Personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation and other practical support.
- Assisting people to participate in social and recreational activities connecting to community and friends.
- Assisting with shopping and appointments.
**About you**
- Minimum Cert III or equivalent Qualifications in Disability, Aged Care and/or Community Services and relevant experience.
- Current driver licence and comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evening, weekends and sleepover shifts.
Previous experience in delivering quality support to older people and/or people with a disability.
**Salary Information**
Total remuneration for the role is in the range $44.17 to $47.96 gross per hour consisting of:
- $39.61 to $43.01 base salary (inclusive of 25% casual loading), plus
- $4.56 to $4.95 superannuation (at 11.5%).
- _A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check._
- _Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position._
- _A verified clearance as a result of the Working with Children Check._
- _A verified clearance as a result of a NDIS Screening Check._
**What we offer**
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
**Culture and benefits**
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.
Please read the **Information Package** for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Leanne Sponberg on 02 4474 1292.
**Applications close: 11:00pm Monday 24 February 2025.**
**Confirmation of personal identity and working rights**:
- As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. _
- Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice._
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