Disability Support Worker

6 days ago

Chatswood, Australia The Housing Connection Full time

**Disability Support Workers - various roles**

**Location**: Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hornsby & Ryde, areas.
- Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?
- Join a community organisation dedicated to positive change

**Salary**:Under the SCHADS Award and commensurate with qualifications and experience plus Super. Starting at 2/1

**About the Opportunity**

The Housing Connection is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join their team as soon as possible. We have flexible hours including early am, day, evening, weekends and sleepover shifts.

This highly rewarding and varied role will see you working closely with people with a disability to encourage self-determination and independence.

Your responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting with day-to-day activities, including personal care;
- Fostering friendships and building informal networks within their communities;
- Promoting meaningful experiences and enhancing valued roles;
- Participating in team meetings, reporting on client progress as required.

**Let’s talk about you**
- To be successful in this position you will ideally have worked and/or have experience in providing support to people with disabilities, including complex needs;
- Have the ability to carry out shift work, potentially including sleepovers;
- Be enthusiastic and creative with a strong commitment to social justice and passionate about encouraging people with a disability to follow their dreams, aspirations and goals;
- Please note: A current, open driver’s licence is required, the ability to live and work in Australia and 3 covid vaccines is essential for this position;
- Relevant experience and/or qualification is desirable however on-the-job training will be given.

**About The Housing Connection**

For forty years The Housing Connection has supported adults with an intellectual disability to live meaningful and inclusive lives within their community by putting the needs and aspirations of individuals at the centre of all that we do. The Housing Connection tailors support specifically to each individual so they can achieve the outcomes they desire.

The Housing Connection works with a diverse range of individuals who have disabilities including mental health issues and collaboratively with families, carers and advocates.

Immediate start available.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.08 - $93.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

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