Community Support Worker

3 days ago

Lake Haven, Australia Sunnyfield Full time

**About Us**
Sunnyfield is dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities by fostering choice and control. Collaborating with families, friends, and devoted staff, Sunnyfield aims to create a brighter future for individuals with disabilities. This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand our services across New South Wales.

**About the Role**
As a Support Worker in our shared living team, you'll play a crucial role in empowering people with disabilities to live life on their terms. You'll work both independently and as part of a team, offering various services to help clients live independently, participate in their local community, and engage in meaningful activities.

This is a permanent part-time position in a cluster of houses around Lake Haven, requiring a minimum 35 hours over a fortnight. Shifts include mornings, days, afternoons, nights, and some weekends. Flexibility across these shifts is essential.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Assist clients with activities of daily living, including menu planning, cooking, and cleaning.
Provide personal care and medication assistance.
Encourage clients to live active lifestyles and participate in community activities through person-centred programs.
Implement behaviour support plans using positive strategies.
Communicate with families about clients' progress.

**About You**
You're passionate about making a difference As a positive and energetic individual, you want to contribute exceptional support to our clients. You thrive in a dynamic, fun environment and love teamwork. Your creativity is matched by your organizational skills, and you excel at engaging, communicating, and building partnerships with people.

Experience in the disability sector is essential.
Demonstrated experience supporting clients with challenging behaviours.
Ability to provide personal and hygiene care.
Personal qualities of resilience, empathy, and self-confidence.
Enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude with integrity, honesty, and respect.
A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.

If you meet these criteria, this could be your chance to establish and grow your career in a purpose-driven organisation.

**What Sunnyfield Can Offer You**
We are a for-purpose organisation built on community spirit, trust, inclusion, and heart. We support people with disabilities to build independence, find a home, connect with their community, and develop life skills.

**We also offer**:
Salary packaging up to $15,900.
Fitness Passport.
Career pathways.
Learning and development, including paid training.
Access to professional counselling (EAP).
Discounted health insurance.
A collaborative and positive working culture, including regular wellbeing events.

If you are passionate about empowering people with disabilities to live a life of choice, opportunity, and independence, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Sunnyfield family today

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