Casual Support Worker

Casual Support Worker (NDIS) Adelaide

Ready to make an impact in someone's life by supporting them to new heights

Join our Casual pool of Support Workers to deliver NDIS services across the Adelaide region.

The role has a strong focus (but is not limited to) engaging participants in the Community. You will engage with participants and support them with their individualised plans and goals. This may include building connections within the community; assisting the person to attend a community event; identifying job interests, exploring work through supported voluntary work placements and learning to use public transport.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience working with people with a disability either in a professional environment or may be demonstrated through non-professional means or life experience;
• A sound understanding of disability and the effect on social relationships, independent living, daily needs, physical health, vocational and employment needs of these clients;
• Demonstrated experience in supporting participants with their individualised plans and goals with a capacity building focus
• Possess excellent communication skills, including written and verbal, as well as negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to identify, organise and utilise relevant resources effectively as tools to work with participants;
• Ability to function as a constructive and collaborative member of a small cohesive team;
• Demonstrates qualities of empathy, compassion and integrity;
  Possess a current valid driver's license and own transport

Please note the following Mandatory Pre-employment Screenings will be required prior to being offered a role with WISE Employment, these will include;

• Australian National Police Check, including Right to work in Australia (conducted by WISE)
• NDIS Workers Screening Check ( fee payable by candidate )
• Working with Children's check (WWCC) ( fee payable by candidate )

Learn more about WISE Employment:

WISE Employment (WISE) is a successful not-for-profit organisation, committed to providing quality employment, training, occupational rehabilitation and allied health services to disadvantaged members of the community through a range of programs.

Through NDIS, WISE provides support for participants with current funding in their NDIS plans. WISE specialises in the following areas of services and support for participants:

• Social and Recreational Activity
• Capacity Building in life and employment
  School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

Please visit , to learn more about WISE Employment.

Are you ready to Apply?

If you want to make a difference and join a long-standing and successful not for profit organisation then apply today

Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates your ability to display the below qualities:

• Demonstrated experience working with people with a disability either in a professional environment or may be demonstrated through non-professional means or life experience;
• A sound understanding of disability and the effect on social relationships, independent living, daily needs, physical health, vocational and employment needs of these clients;
  Demonstrated experience in supporting participants with their individualised plans and goals with a capacity building focus

Please note that we commence shortlisting candidates as soon as possible and as such early submission of your application is encouraged to ensure you don't miss out on this great opportunity Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Here at WISE Employment, we actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates. If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our Talent Team via email . Please note applications will not be accepted via this email.