Community Support Worker

About the role

• Do you want to support people to be independent and reach their goals?
• Do like flexible work where no two days are the same?
• Overnight/sleepover shifts available in for Eastern Suburbs client
• Base rate of $42.94 per hours (includes super) for those with qualifications and experience or $40.58 for entry level (less than 12 months exprience) (rates include superannuation)
• Suitable for students studying Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Nursing, OT, Exercise Physiology, Speech, Counselling, and Allied Health Assistants
• Must be available at least 4 days per week including at least 3 weekdays
• Must have full or p2 Australian car license & reliable car to drive clients

We are seeking friendly, energetic individuals who are looking for a rewarding role as a Community Support Worker.

It is the perfect second or student job where you can work as many hours as you want per week. Great for any occupational therapy, social work or psychology students looking to get real-life experience in the field.

Majority of our available shifts are Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm in the evening.

Base rate $35.15 per hour for entry level candidates. Higher rates on weekends and evenings or $38.34 per hour (plus superannuation) on weekdays with qualifications and/or 12 months experience.

• Hours range from 10 to 30 hours a week depending on your availability and preferences, shifts are 3-6 hours on average.
• Driving between clients houses for shifts is required so access to a reliable car is a must.
• Our clients need reliable and consistent support workers. You must be available at least 3 full dayson an ongoing basis including weekdays (which is when most of our clients require services).
• Must have a reliable car and be a confident driver to assist clients to access the community (reimbursement for kilometres and tolls provided).
• We offer part-time roles to suitable staff after they have been with us for more than 6 months with a consistent roster of clients.

About Us

Ready Enable is disability support service provider assisting people to live independently in the community.  Our mission is to provide personalised solutions to allow our customers to live their best lives. We have a range of clients of all ages with disabilities, mental health and other conditions across Sydney. 

Ready Enable is a non-religious and independent organisation.  We provide person-centred services focusing on the individual preferences and choices.

We are big supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We support adults and young people with disability, older people and those who just need some help around the house, or out-and-about, or even on holidays. We provide social support and therapy assistance for mental health recovery as well.

Working at Ready Enable means there will be lots of opportunities to progress your career as the company expands.

Locations

We are currently recruiting for clients in:

• Eastern Suburbs
• Inner West
• Redfern
• Ashfield
• Hurstville
• Lower North Shore

Duties include all of the below tasks:

• Driving clients and running errands - a drivers license and car are a MUST HAVE
• Assist people to live as independently as possible in their own home and in the community, remove barriers and engage in a full life
• Some personal care including helping people shower, getting dressed and performing daily activities, laundry etc.
• Providing social support to people with disabilities and people recovering from mental health issues
• Overnight shifts available 7pm to 7am (female preferred) for a client in the Eastern Suburbs
• Assist people with physical and psycho-social disabilities to remain independent in their own homes
• Assisting with light housework, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen, bathroom
• Occasionally provide therapy assistance to support the implementation of physical, speech, OT and psychological plans and strategies (as directed by their allied health teams)
• Assist people to get out and about in the community
• Assist people get to and from appointments, fill in forms and apply for other supports like social housing, employment or other entitlements
• Hanging out and making plans to try new thing
• Help with cooking and doing dishes, planning meals, groceries
• Keeping clients company and providing positive social support and build confidence
• Reviewing and updating care support plans

At Ready Enable we believe that by supporting our workers to thrive, they will deliver the best supports to our customers.

We offer training, support and team meetings throughout your employment with us. Unlike other service providers and online platforms, we won't send you anywhere without a proper risk assessment and careful matching with customers.

We take your work, health and safety seriously, we provide regular face-to-face support and check-in phone calls to make sure you are well supported.   

MANDATORY Requirements (must have or commence process before applying):

• Drivers License + own vehicle or access to a reliable vehicle to drive clients places and run errands
• Must be available at least 3 full days per week minimum
• Level of physical fitness for manual handling and domestic tasks (lift up to 10kg)
• Current 1st Aid Certificate & CPR
• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Check (NDIS WC)
• Covid-19 vaccination certificate (plus booster required)
• Yearly Flu vaccinations
• Comprehensively insured vehicle and willingness to drive clients across Greater Sydney Area.
• NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation Modules (Free - Online)
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable, responsible attitude towards work (available at least 3-4 days each week)
• Access to the internet for rosters and client reporting
• Confident driving skills

Desirable:

• Education or training in disability, mental health or community services
• Qualifications or studying towards Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Speech and Allied Health Assistants, or Community Services.
• Registered and Enrolled nurses looking for flexible community work

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to obtain an NDIS WORKER CHECK and provide references before commencing work.  See here for more details 

To apply you must*:

• Apply via seek with Cover Letter addressed to Steph
• Attach your resume
• *Only applications with a resume AND a cover letter addressed to Steph will be considered
• HOT TIP: Attention to detail is key.  See instructions directly above.