Support Worker

Are you a compassionate and reliable Female Support Worker with a passion for making a difference? We are currently seeking a dedicated Female Disability Support Worker for an exciting opportunity working with a local Disability Support Organisation, supporting a Female NDIS participant in Casino NSW.

If you are a caring and culturally aware professional, this could be the perfect role for you Cultural competence and experience in working with Aboriginal communities is highly desirable, and training will be provided.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide **personal care** to an older female participant
- Provide various support, including **daily living assistance, personal care and community access**, and ensure the comfort and wellbeing of the client
- Work with a **culturally sensitive approach**

**Role Requirements**:

- **Female** **Support Worker**:

- Experience or willingness to provide **personal care**:

- **Cultural competence,** particularly in working with Aboriginal communities, or a keen interest in learning (training will be provided)
- Ability to start **ASAP**:

- Ability to **commit to regular shifts** (Afternoon shifts are available Mon-Sun)

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- **Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)** or qualification
- Current **First Aid** and **CPR certification**:

- Valid **Working with Children Check**:

- Valid **NDIS Worker Screening Check**:

- Current **driver's license** and a **reliable vehicle**:

- Previous experience working with people with disabilities
- Understanding of the NDIS and person-centred practice
- **Cultural competence,** particularly in working with Aboriginal communities **(highly desirable)**:

- Experience or training in knowledge management systems **(desirable)**:

- **Contractor role**: You must have an ABN. Don't actively use an ABN yet? No problem, we'll get you started
- **Insurance**: Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance is

**Skills and Attributes**
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of participants
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Proficiency in using digital platforms for support coordination, knowledge sharing, and documentation
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated respect for diversity, particularly Aboriginal cultures
- Problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- Innovation mindset and ability to contribute to service improvements
- Strong community engagement skills

**What We Offer**:

- **Supervision and team support**: You'll have regular "huddles" to ensure you're supported throughout your work.
- **Opportunities for Professional Development**: You'll be part of an organisation committed to **ongoing professional development** of all Support Workers
- **Consistent work available**: You'll be part of a stable roster with opportunities for **extra hours**.
- **Regular shifts**: Approx. 14 hours per week, with consistent afternoon shifts (Mon-Sun).
- **Room for growth**: Scope to take on **more clients.**:

- **Superannuation**: Paid on top of your wage

**Rate of pay**: Highly competitive rates offered:

- _Monday-Friday (Daytime 06:00 to 20:00) $48.48/hour_
- _Saturdays $68.22/hr_
- _Sundays $87.96/hrPublic Holidays $107.70/hr_

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a key Disability Support Organisation committed to the ongoing development of its workers. If you're an experienced Support Worker who is ready to make a real impact to your community within a supportive, collaborative team, we want to hear from you

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: $48.48 - $87.96 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Shift work

**Experience**:

- Disability Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Check (required)
- Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance (required)
- First Aid & CPR Certificate (required)
- Working with Children's Check (required)
- ABN (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 04/05/2025