Experienced Disability Support Worker

• IMMEDIATE START
• Be a part of making a difference is someone's life today
• An amazing team who value you and your passion to support other's
• Opportunity to be apart of a caring, dynamic, flexible and progressive organisation
• Become a name within the business, not just a number

Of course you would like to know a little about us and what makes us your next and last employer. (trust me, you wont want to leave)

We are a dedicated, passionate team, each with our own unique qualities that separate us from larger organisations. We value input from all our team members to ensure our continued success and growth. Our director doesn't just sit at a desk, he's apart of the team, he actually wants to get to know you and listens, you can actually call him directly I KNOW

Our team are fun, dedicated, passionate and have loads of experience. Good Shepherd is a new name in disability and Child & Families services, but have decades of experience working within disability and Child & Families sector. Our dedication to help other's is what brought Good Shepherd founders to branch off from their previous roles and come together to create a service where we vow to support both participants and staff to feel safe and secure.

Our Good Shepherd Support Services Team are seeking passionate, dedicated, resilient and reliable casual Disability Support Workers to empower our people with disabilities, young people & families to achieve what's important to them through quality care, planning and safety outcomes delivered. Our Disability Support Workers provide quality, reliable, responsive and flexible supports in a friendly, caring and empathetic way. This is better service.

Our team is growing and we are seeking amazing Disability Support Workers who are resilient and have a sound understanding of the importance of supporting people with various disabilities.

To become part of the great team here at Good Shepherd Support Services we are looking for people who:

• Are enthusiastic about supporting people with disabilities to live GREAT lives, the lives they want and choose.
• Have a caring and empathetic nature.
• Have completed the NDIS Support Worker Orientation Module or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
• Have the ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties in a respectful way (and happy for this to be part of your job if required).
• Have the capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks.
• Enjoy working in a small team environment as well as independently if required.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a strong sense of accountability and confidentiality.
• Have completed the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) - this isn't a 'must' - we're happy to provide training to help you get qualified.
• Ability to easily relate to others.
• Willingness to perform light house cleaning duties, assist with personal care and social access.

Our success starts with YOU.

If you are passionate about supporting People with disabilities to be active, inclusive participants in their communities and would love to work in a role that is both challenging and rewarding, we would love to hear from you.

Of course there are a few ESSENTIAL Requirements (must have or commence process before working):

• EMPATHY
• Versatility to work with Participants with Psychosocial Disabilities and Physical Disabilities
• NDIS Worker Check from Service NSW
• Have a current valid NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to use own vehicle (if required) with comprehensive insurance
• Have a current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencing
• NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation Modules (online) or willingness to obtain prior to commencing
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain prior to commencing
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable, responsible attitude towards work and our participants
• Access to the internet - for rosters and client reporting

Desirable:

• Manual Handling & the ability to work with participants that require personal hygiene
• Education or training in disability, mental health or community services
• Lived experience of working with disability or mental health
• Qualifications or studying towards Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Speech and Allied Health Assistants, or Community Services.
• A passion to work with a diverse range of people

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:

So now you know about our amazing team, let us get to know you

For all enquiries regarding this position or future positions, please contact

We pay at SCHADS award. Pay rate determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Director on the email above to discuss how we can help.