Disability Support Workers Sydney North Shore, Multiple Locations

Disability Support Worker Sydney North Shore

• Empower People Create Connections. Make a Real Impact

• Part TimeHourly Rate: From $36.22(plus applicable penalty rates)

• Benefits: Access up to $15900 in salary packaging annually
  
  

About Us Unisson Disability

At Unisson we believe disability doesnt define anyone. With over100years of experience weve supported people with disability to live fulfilling independent lives. Our name pays tribute to our beginnings with the double Ssymbolisingour original name Sunshineand the vision of our founder Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.

About the Role

Were seeking dedicatedDisability Support Workers to join our supportive teams in the following locations.

Mount Colah

Epping

Hornsby

Normanhurst

Wahroonga

Eastwood

Asquith

Ryde

Cherrybrook

Marsfield

In this role youll assist a group of clients with various disabilities and daily support needs who live together in a shared home. Youll be a key part of helping them achieve greater independence and wellbeing in their daily lives. Operating under the active support model the role involves support with all activities of daily living including psychosocial support physical support support maintaining their household support maintaining health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliveringactivesupport aligned with each clients goals and support plans
  
  
• Supporting with daily living activities in their home including cooking and cleaning
  
• Assisting with daily personal care tasks (e.g. toileting showering dressing)

• Using safe manual handling techniques in accordance with individual plans

• Facilitating community access and transport using Unisson vehicles or public transport

• Building trusted relationships with clients familiesand external stakeholders

• Maintaining accurate documentation reportsand records

• Working collaboratively within a close-knit team
  
  
• Responding appropriately to incidents in line with Unisson and NDIS guidelines
  
  

WhoWereLooking For

• Willing to work active night& sleepovershifts weekends and public holidays
  
  
• Experience with high complex needs clients including PEG/PEJ and CPAP is highly desirable

• Hold a valid NSW DriversLicence(P2/full) and are confident driving Unisson vehicles which include large cars or vans

• Energetic compassionate and emotionally resilient

• Experienced in disability support (preferred)

• Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable)
  
  

Why Join Us

• Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Wellbeing leave option to cash out annual leave

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Flexible work options andindividualisedtraining

• Free flu vaccinations WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations
  
  

How to Apply

Click the link to apply with your resume and a short cover letter.

If you have any questions reach out to ourHRteam

Important

All employees must have or be willing to obtain:

• NSWDriversLicence(P2/Full)

• First Aid Certificate

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Working With Children Check (if required for the role)

Unisson is proud to be a smoke-free equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and embrace a person-centredapproach for the people we support and the people we us and help people live great lives.

Required Experience:

IC