Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

• Enjoy a social and supportive environment working in vibrant modern houses.
• Casual positions available in Earlwood and Austral.

The Role

We have opportunities available for Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living homes in Southwest Sydney.

Our Support Independent Living homes are new modern houses providing supported accommodation within a vibrant community for people with a disability. Our flexible and responsive support services cater to evolving needs empowering residents to lead fulfilling independent lives.

Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Extensive experience supporting people with a dual diagnosis
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative team based approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders (internal and external)
• Emotional intelligence resilience and drive with the capability of working in isolation
• An open and creative mindset to the position - new and innovative ideas are a must

Please Note:

Supported Independent Living support worker roles work on a 7 day roster that will include weekend evening and overnight shifts.

To be successfulyou need:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
• National Police Check

Our ideal candidate will have

• Experience working within a disability/supported accommodation environment
• Demonstrated experience in implementing person centred approaches and models of service.
• Ability to work with people with a disability including those needing support around challenging behaviours and personal care.
• Proven communication skills both verbal and written including an ability to communicate with participants and families from a range of cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to team work and development.
• Understanding of WHS requirements and commitment to promote within the workplace.
• Understanding of NDIS and Quality & Safeguarding framework.
• Ability to identify and understand the challenges faced by people with a disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Desirable: Experience providing supportive care to residents facing mental health challenges is highly valued.

Why choose a career withThe Junction Works

If youre looking for a long-lasting career within a well-established reputable NFP organisation look no further! Join us at The Junction Works where we offer great perks such as salary packaging that increase your take home pay employee recognition awards fitness passport and Employee Assistance Program. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. With a commitment to fostering a friendly workplace and providing genuine supportive team dynamics we offer an environment where you can thrive grow and develop professionally.

Application Process

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Preferred candidates will be required to attend a Pre Employment Assessment undertake a Criminal History Record check and Working with Children Check