Disability Support Worker

About Us

For over 30 years, ConnectAbility Australia has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by connecting them to meaningful communities, resources, and services. Founded by passionate community members in Newcastle in 1992, we've grown into a leading not-for-profit service provider throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Hunter Region, and the Central Coast.

In 2023, we proudly merged with Early Links, specialists in allied health and early intervention teaching who support over 1,400 children and youth.

Together, we support almost 1,800 individuals of all ages, empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams.

What You'll Do

We're looking for passionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team. We have both casual and part-time positions available across a range of locations in the Hunter.

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in helping individuals achieve their goals and dreams with:

• Customer Engagement: Supporting and mentoring our customers in daily living and delivery of person-centered support.
• Domestic Support: Assisting customers with daily household tasks, ensuring comfort and independence.
• Personal Care and Medication Support: Providing essential care, medication assistance and maintaining scheduled appointments (including medical and allied health) to enhance the wellbeing of our customers.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious and satisfying meals tailored to individual needs.
• Building Professional Relationships: Establishing strong networking connections with customers, their families and all relevant stakeholders.
• Working Independently and Within a Team: Collaborating and taking initiative to ensure the customers support needs and goals are achieved.
• Customer documentation: Including documenting progress notes, completing incident reports, collecting individualised data and reviewing emails.

Why Choose Us?

• Base Rate of Pay: SCHADS Award Level 2
• Career Development: Enjoy tailored career development opportunities with leaders who are committed to your success.
• Salary Packaging: Options available for all permanent employees.
• Training and Development: Access both online and face-to-face training and development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We're here to support you in your personal and professional life.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and abilities.
• Subsidised Annual Flu Vaccination.

Requirements

• Available to work a range of shifts including, mornings, evenings, overnights and weekends.
• Relevant industry (Certificate III in Individual Support) or life experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• An inclusive, understanding and compassionate attitude.
• A reliable Smartphone, which you are prepared to use for work purposes.
• Computer proficiency including Outlook, Word, SharePoint.
• New South Wales Driver's License.
• Access to a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Nationally Recognised First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or the ability to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module or the ability to complete the training.
• Working with Children Check (paid Employee) or the ability to obtain one.
• Commitment to observing and implementing work, health and safety requirements.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and complex needs.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply now. Your role as a Disability Support Worker at ConnectAbility Australia is more than a job; it's an opportunity to empower others and create a brighter future for the people we support.

This job is open for expressions of interest only. Just a reminder we are not actively recruiting for this job, but you are welcome to leave your details on file with us.