NDIS Community Care Worker

Our Story: 

Creating Links is a leading not-for-profit multicultural community service provider, that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of standards and service across South-West Sydney and the Greater Sydney region. Garnering a deep and rich history of more than 50 years, we understand the importance of culture and community. Today, we have grown to provide Disability services, Foster Care, Child & Family services, and Financial Wellbeing. We are committed to delivering a holistic person-centered approach combined with a strong passion and focus on providing quality support and service excellence. 

You'll be proud of: 

• Working for an organisation that helps build stronger communities. 
• A diverse and inclusive culture. 
• Salary Packaging Benefits – Package up to $15,900pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card before income tax is calculated, increasing your take home pay. 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional Development – internal and external training and development opportunities

The NDIS Support Worker is responsible for providing high-quality person-centered support to participants on the NDIS Scheme including social, community & recreational participation, in-home support & daily living activities.

This role will be based from our Blacktown Office

In this role you will: 

• Provide a standard of care that ensures the highest level of dignity, privacy, and respect for the individual always, adhering to principles and standards of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
• Undertake personal care tasks, such as dressing, toileting and feeding; light housework duties; social support and community access, other services as required by the care plan.
• To support the individual to achieve optimal independence, control, and participation within their service provision
• Provide appropriate support and care as identified by the individual, family, and the program coordinator within the client service plan.
• Support the individual to actively participate in desired community activities.
• To support the client to maintain optimal health and well-being via the performance of identified tasks.
• To maintain time sheets, session records and other records as requested
• Submit all records at the designated times.
• Ensure all documentation is undertaken and maintained in conjunction with Creating Links policies and procedures
• Ensure that the human rights of clients are observed and always upheld
• Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse in line with relevant legislation
• Implementation of Child protection policy and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation and reporting guidelines

We are interested in people who have: 

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability, Community Services Studies, or related fields
• Experience in direct service provision for either individual with disabilities and their families
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to the rights of individuals with disabilities and people over 65.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of person-centred care and enablement
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one within three months of commencing employment.
• A knowledge and commitment to the principles of normalisation, and to the National Disability Services Standards, Disability Inclusion Act 2014, and Home Care Standards
• Understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting legislation and guidelines.
• Class C Driver's Licence, ability to drive company vehicles including 12-seater van.
• Own car with comprehensive car insurance.
• Valid Working with Children Check Clearance
• National criminal Records History Check.
• Knowledge of current Work Health and Safety Legislation.
• Covid-19 Vaccinations

Desirable Criteria: 

• An understanding and appreciation of the issues affecting people with a disability, the ageing population, and their families.
• Computer Literacy
• Fluency in a second relevant community language as well as English.