Life Skills Supporter

**Life Skills Supporter (Disability)**: Campbelltown NSW 2560, Australia Req #469 Friday, 7 March 2025 - Our mission is to effectively advocate and communicate efforts designed to improve safety and profitability for our members. **_This is a mobile role where you will work at least 10 hours per week or more with participants across their homes in South-Western Sydney._** **About the Opportunity** **_ This is a permanent part-time opportunity with a minimum of 10 hours per week and opportunities to pick up additional shifts across South-Western Sydney LGA (Campbelltown, Liverpool, Fairfield, etc.)_** - **SCHADS Level 2 base rate from $33.41 per hour with salary packaging benefits, penalty rates, and superannuation**: - **Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 per year (pay less tax)**: - **Must be flexible to work across the week (mostly weekdays) from 9am to 5:30pm depending on the requirement** - Our service operates 7 days a week environment from 9am to 5:30pm._ Uniting is currently looking for flexible and dedicated Disability Support Workers to engage with participants living with various physical and mental disabilities under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across their homes in Western, Northwestern, Southwestern and Inner Sydney. If you possess a caring and compassionate nature, along with a "can do" attitude, and you genuinely seek a job where you can make a meaningful difference by building their capacity with daily living, we have a role that is suitable for you. **What you will be doing;** - Aiding with daily life activities and assistance for community support such as attending a doctor’s appointment and shopping. - Supporting individuals with their educational and work-related endeavours. - Facilitating access to various community, social, and recreational activities. - Assisting with transportation to enable access to daily activities and engagements. **Who we are looking for;** - Previous experience or qualifications in disability or aged care - Good communication skills and ability to do case notes through mobile phone - Possession of a valid **NSW Working with Children Check** and **NDIS Workers Check** - **NSW Driver’s license** (**_can be on Green P Plates_**) and **Comprehensive car insurance** are required for the role. - **First Aid Certificate** is also a necessary qualification. **Even better**: Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability or Individual Support **In return we offer**: By joining Uniting as a Disability Support Worker, you can look forward to the following benefits: - Comprehensive induction training from Day 1 including buddy shifts. - $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting. - Receive paid travel petrol reimbursements, making your work more convenient and accessible. - Extensive opportunities for professional growth. - A supportive and inclusive work environment. - Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers For more information, read the Life Skills Supporter Position Description If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then please **APPLY** **to the job portals.** **Application closing date: 11:55 pm on 23 March, Sunday.** **ABOUT UNITING** When you are part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you are part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold. Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. - Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. **Other details**: - Job family Care and Support Worker - Job function Team Member - Pay type Hourly - Hiring rate $33.41 - Job start date Monday, 24 March 2025