Ndis Support Worker- Supported Independent Living

**Posted**:
04/12/2024

**Closing Date**:
19/12/2025

**Salary**:
$30.00 - $35.00

**Job Type**:
Casual

**Location**:
Disability Supported Accomodation

**Job Category**:
Community Services and Development
- **Values Based Community Focused Organisation**:

- **Above Award Wages + Not for Profit Salary Packaging**:

- **Cash Contributions to Professional Development & Extensive Online Learning**

Job Description

Within our NDIS Services, the Supported Independent Living Program currently provides 24/7 accommodation and support services to 14 individuals across 4 group homes in the Eastern Suburbs. The aim of the program is to develop individual living skills in a caring and supportive environment within the community.

We are looking for staff to work across our four group homes, **must be able to work at least 3 weekdays a week and sleepovers (2-3 a fortnight, including Fridays)**. Shifts starts 6.00 or 14.00 and finish at 22.00.

You will be responsible for ensuring that people you are supporting have meaningful engagement with the community in all its forms and ensuring their complex needs are being met.

You will be providing direct care to the clients and performing activities including, but not limited to:

- Personal care all gender;
- Respite (including recreational activities);
- Transporting to/from appointments and day programs;
- Cleaning/domestic assistance;
- Meal preparation;
- Shopping.

**The successful applicant will need to be flexible and be willing to work 3 days during the week and sleepovers (2-3 a fortnight) when required. It is important that you provide us with your availability to ensure we can meet the needs of our clients as well as your personal needs.**

Desired Skills and Experience

**We are looking for people from all different background who have**:

- Extensive experience in providing direct care to people with complex needs, preferably within a supported accommodation setting, people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours;
- Understanding of Person-Centred plans, Behaviour Support plans and Health Care plans;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implication for clients;
- High levels of enthusiasm, initiative and a positive attitude;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Demonstrated high level communication skills;
- Possession of a NSW Driver’s License and comprehensively insured vehicle, and willingness to use for work purposes;
- Ability to work flexible hours;
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

**Desirable Criteria**

It is desirable, but not essential that you have:

- Relevant qualifications in Disability, Social Services or Nursing (minimum Certificate III level);
- Education in Epilepsy Awareness;
- Knowledge and an understanding of Jewish values, heritage and culture.

**The Family at JewishCare**

JewishCare is a not-for-profit organisation serving the Jewish community, with teams specialising in Aged Care, Mental health and Wellbeing, NDIS Services, and Family & Child Support Services. With us, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll become an important member of our team, a team that is inclusive and embraces diversity.

**Our values**

Our values are universal and enduring in nature. They reflect core Jewish values, placing emphasis on creating a strong and cohesive community. They embrace:
Mishpocha (family);
Chessed (kindness);
Professionalism;
Integrity;
Inclusivity.

**Your benefits**
- Flexible working hours, days, and location;
- Outstanding pay packages;
- Paid travel time between clients, 0.92 cents per km reimbursement;
- Paid parental leave;
- Fully funded, extensive learning opportunities;
- Access to Not-for-Profit Salary packaging;
- First Aid and CPR certificates;
- Cash contributions to professional development - courses, memberships, and conferences, Certificate III & IV in Disability and Individual Support.

**Wellness incentives**
- $250.00 annually for individual Occupational Wellness opportunities based on employment status;
- Annual awards and recognition program;
- Values-driven and inclusive community.