Ndis Community Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference? As an **NDIS Support Worker** at **UnitingSA**, you’ll help individuals live independently & work towards their goals by engaging with their communities & finding and keeping a job. This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to **empower, support, and create meaningful change** every day. At UnitingSA, we’re all about **compassion, inclusion, and person-centred care**. If you’re dedicated to supporting others and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact, this could be the perfect role for you

**About the Role**:
As an **NDIS Support Worker**, you’ll play a crucial role in helping individuals achieve their goals, maintain their wellbeing, and participate fully in their communities. Whether it’s assisting with daily living tasks or fostering opportunities for social and economic engagement, such as exploring & keeping a job, you’ll be making a tangible impact every day.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- Supporting participants with daily living activities in line with their NDIS plans.
- Encouraging community participation and helping individuals build confidence in social and workplace settings.
- Providing person-centred care that respects individual choices and aspirations.
- Collaborating with families, carers, and other professionals to deliver holistic support.
- Upholding confidentiality, diversity awareness, and high professional standards.

**What We’re Looking For**:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate person who genuinely cares about making a difference. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

- Have a **Cert III in Community Services, Disability Support, Peer Work** or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Hold a **current SA driver’s licence**.
- Have a **DHS Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.**:

- Have experience providing community support, one-on-one client care, and working with individuals facing complex challenges.
- Possess strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Understand the NDIS framework and have knowledge of disability and mental health-related issues.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Salary packaging benefits** - Take home more of what you earn, with up to **$15,900 tax-free earnings** and an extra **$2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment**.
- **Work-life balance perks** - Enjoy **paid parental leave** and **17.5% annual leave loading**.
- **Personal and professional development** - Access training and growth opportunities to advance your career.
- **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** - Prioritise your well-being with confidential support services.
- **Exclusive discounts** - Save on **health insurance and novated leasing options**.

**Why UnitingSA?**

UnitingSA is committed to building a **compassionate, connected, and inclusive community**, drawing on **over 100 years** of experience supporting individuals and families across South Australia. As an **NDIS Support Worker**, you’ll be part of a team of a registered NDIS provider who build genuine relationships & work alongside participants to achieve their goals. Whether through one-on-one support or community engagement, your role will make a meaningful difference. UnitingSA values its employees, offering opportunities for career growth and development, recognising that when our team thrives, so do the people we support.

**Interested?**

If you would like to know more about this role, please reach out to **_Vera Halim, NDIS Team Leader_** on **_0436 678 579_**_,_ for a confidential discussion.

If you would like to understand this role in more detail, please find a job description attached.

Don’t forget, you don’t need to tick every box

**Applications close Wednesday 9**th** July 2025.**

**Join us to Empower Lives with UnitingSA