Disability Support Worker - Accommodation Services

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About the opportunity

Uniting is seeking Part Time Disability Support Workers to work a minimum of 15 hours per week at our house on the Central Coast. Working with participants on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you will make a real difference by building the participants’ capacity with daily living and confidence in accessing the community. 

As our service operates in a 24/7 environment, we are looking for flexible staff who are available to work a rotating roster with set shifts. Applicant’s rosters will have a mixture of shifts - morning, evening and overnight including weekends.


About You

• Full NSW Drivers licence and fully insured vehicle is a must
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, or equivalent accreditation in social science/community services
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care
• Demonstrated experience managing challenging behaviours and behaviour support plans
• Demonstrated experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to maintain accurate records
• Experience supporting participants from Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds would be advantageous
• Current paid Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate

Why Uniting?

Accompanying Uniting’s fulfilling careers are a range of excellent benefits including:

• Playing a significant role in supporting NDIS participants to achieve their goals through capacity building
• Access to Salary Packaging (www.salary.com.au)
• Comprehensive induction training from Day 1 including buddy shifts

What’s next?

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organization excites you, then please APPLY now. 

Applications close Friday, 19th February 2021. 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check and Reference Checks.