Disability Support Worker

7 days ago


Penrith, Australia Aequalis Disability Services Full time

**Position Description**: Disability Support Worker

**Location**: Penrith, NSW

**Employment Type**:Casual

**Hourly Rate**: $30.61 - $67.35

**Sessions Available**:Flexible shifts with multiple sessions available every day (morning, afternoon, evening, overnight)

**Company**:Aequalis Disability Services
- **About Aequalis Disability Services**_

Aequalis Disability Services is a registered NDIS provider dedicated to providing support to individuals with disabilities from various backgrounds, ages, ethnicities and life experiences. We are currently seeking passionate, caring and motivated individuals to work as Disability Support Workers within the metropolitan Sydney area.
- **About the role of Disability Support Worker**_

At Aequalis Disability Services, we offers a range of rewarding opportunities to mentor and support people with disabilities. We focus on building relationships and aim to match your interests and skills with participants you will enjoy supporting. It's not just about assigning a participant to a worker; it's about creating meaningful connections.

As a support worker with Aequalis, you'll help individuals achieve their goals, work toward independent living, and engage positively in their community. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Assistance to Social and Community Participation**: Supporting participants to engage in community, social, and recreational activities.
- **In-Home Support**: Assisting with domestic duties, establishing routines, cooking, cleaning, and managing finances.
- **Transport Services**: Providing transportation for daily activities, appointments, school/work, and community events.
- **Development of Daily Living and Life Skills**: Helping participants gain independence in areas such as public transport, budgeting, education, employment, and obtaining a driver’s license.
- **About you**:_
- Genuine desire and commitment to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities
- You are compassionate, patient and respectful to all individuals
- You strive to enable inclusion for people with disability
- Demonstrate empathy and awareness of disability
- You are proactive, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- You demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills

**Essential Requirements**
- Current Employee Working With Children Check
- Current National Police Check (issued within the last 3 years)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current NSW driver’s license (P1 and P2 accepted)
- Access to a clean, safe, roadworthy vehicle
- Proof of at least 2 COVID vaccinations
- **Work Authorisation**: Must have legal rights to work in Australia (e.g. citizen, permanent resident, valid work visa)
- NDIS Worker Screening check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Training

**Advantageous, but not essential**:

- Experience in disability and community services
- Relevant Qualification (such as Cert III or IV in Disability, Community Services)
- **What we offer**_
- Comprehensive induction training
- Travel Reimbursements
- Flexible working schedule
- On-call management support
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunities for career advancement
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
- **How to Apply**_

If you strive to make a difference in the lives of people and your community, and you believe you match the description above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences match our criteria.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.61 - $67.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- Have you received at least 2 Covid-19 Vaccinations? (Yes/No)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Check (issued within the last 3 years) (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- Infection Control Certificate? (required)
- Driver Licence (NSW) (required)

Work Location: In person



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