Disability Support Worker (Narara)

• Permanent Part-Time with a minimum of 10 hours or more per week on Narara, Central Coast.
• SCHADS Level 2.1 rate starting from $33.41 per hour with additional penalty rates, salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 per year and superannuation.
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts up to 76 hours a fortnight
• Flexible to be available to work across 24hrs, 7days per week.

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.

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 are required.
• Supporting to medical appointments.
• Medication Administration
• 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) and comprehensive car insurance are required for the role.
• Possession of a valid NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Check is 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:

• Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
• 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 this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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

Should you have any questions, please contact Sarah from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at stabu@uniting.org for more information.