• Location: Hornsby NSW

NNA Direct Support Service provides an easy way for people with a disability to access tailored support services in the comfort of their own home. As an NDIS registered provider, we offer quality services to NDIS participants and caregivers across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

One of our core commitments to our customers is to offer them a choice of skilled and enthusiastic support staff that best match their support needs, interests and requirements.

The Position

NNA Direct Support Services provides a 24/7 concierge services in addition to individual 1:1 support service’s to the 10 participants that call the Hornsby SDA home.

We are currently looking for people who have a passion for helping other. We have multiple permanent part-time positions available with an immediate start.

This role will be perfect for anyone completing their nursing studies or community service qualification, as they will have the opportunity to complete their studies on shift during support down time.

Our positions will see you providing practical and emotional support to people with disabilities in their own home.

The Benefits

• Supportive team with a family-feel. With your own dedicated Service Coordinator and Customer Engagement Manager, you always have someone you can turn to for work advice, questions or just a chat.
• Permanent weekly hours
• Develop you experience in the community services industry by supporting a variety of different participant
• Employee rewards and recognition. We celebrate our workers and regularly send out vouchers and gifts to say thank you to our workforce.
• Be a part of an energised and enthusiastic team in a company that is growing at an impressive speed in this industry
• Professional development opportunities – complete you qualification on the job

The Ideal Candidate

• You’re flexible and reliable, you show initiative and take pride in your work.
• You’re supportive, understanding and have a caring nature.
• You’re committed to the rights of people with a disability.
• You have good communication skills.
• You genuinely want to work with people to enhance their lives.
• You're looking to expand your experience by supporting multiple participants with various diagnosis

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in the community services sector or lived experience of supporting people with a disability or other health related conditions.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• A smart phone with internet access.
• Recent and contactable references.

Job Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care (showering and toileting as required), grooming and hygiene; medication prompting and general self-care.
• Capacity building, empowering customers to develop life skills in cooking, shopping, budgeting, finding, and keeping a job.
• Supporting customers with community engagement and activities for improved social skills, interactions, and relationships.
• Transport and community access assistance to the supermarket, work, or appointments.
• Domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry.
• Grocery shopping, meal planning and safe food preparation.

If this sounds like something you can see yourself doing, apply now!