Life Skills Supporter

**About the Opportunity**
- Permanent Part-Time with a minimum of 20 hours or more per fortnight in Narara Central Coast NSW.
- SCHADS Level 2.1 rate starting from $33.41 per hour (depending on experience), with additional penalty rates, salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 per year and superannuation.
- Flexible to be available to work across 24 hours, 7days per week with split shifts if needed.

**About the Opportunity**
Working with participants on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you will positively engage people with various physical and mental health and cognitive disabilities, contributing to making a meaningful difference by building their capacity with daily living, and confidence in accessing the community and within themselves.

For more information, read the Position Description - Life Skills Supporter.pdf

**Roster**
Our service operates from 24hrs per day 7 days a week. There are opportunities to pick up _additional shifts up to 76 hours a fortnight._
- Example of Roster: Friday 3pm to 9pm, Monday 2:30pm to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 10am split shift 3pm to 8pm; Wednesday 2pm to 8pm, and Friday 7am to 10am._

**What you will be doing**
- Aiding with daily life activities at home (meal preparation, laundry and cleaning, etc)
- Personal Care (including showering, prompting and physical support).
- Some High personal care and manual handling.
- Medication Administration
- Supporting to medical appointments.
- Supporting individuals with their educational and work-related endeavours.
- Facilitating access to various community, social, and recreational activities.
- Assisting with transportation to enable access to daily activities and engagements.

**Who we are looking for**:

- **NSW Drivers license** (**_can be on Green P Plates_**), **comprehensive car insurance** and **car registration** are required for the role.
- Possession of a valid **NSW Working with Children Check** and **NDIS Workers Check** are necessary.
- Holding a current **First Aid Certificate** is also a necessary qualification.
- Previous experience or qualifications in disability of young adults or aged care are desirable but not mandatory.

**Even Better**:

- Certificate III or IV or studying towards a course in Disability, Allied Health or equivalent

**In return we offer**:
By joining Uniting as a Disability Support Worker, you can look forward to the following benefits:

- Comprehensive induction training from Day 1 including buddy shifts.
- $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
- Receive paid travel entitlements, making your work more convenient and accessible.
- Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers

**Who is Uniting?**
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

**How to apply**
If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then please **APPLY** now.

**What to expect**
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check and Reference Checks.

**Closing date: 11:55 pm, 20 October 2024 Sunday