We are looking for exceptional NDIS Support Workers to join our team at Wollongong on a permanent part-time basis (22.8 hours per week).

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a leading, for purpose, service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.
 
Our community creates a safe place that connects people, our services are innovative and supported by more than 30 years of experience, and our advocacy work is putting an end to stigma through education and understanding. You can read more about One Door Mental Health and our values here.

About the Program

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to give people with disability better access to personalised, high quality and innovative supports and services. A specific focus is to enhance the independence, social and economic participation of people with disability and their carers. The NDIS uses a person-centred approach that aims to increase choice and control.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering centre-based/group activities and individual supports, to meet the goals of the people we support. As a team member, the NDIS Worker works collaboratively with other team members under the support and guidance of the NDIS Manager to facilitate the effective operation the service.

About you

You are a team player and work collaboratively with others. You have a hard working and positive approach to your work. You demonstrate initiative, motivation, flexibility and commitment in the work you do and to the organisation. You value each individual and strive to bring trust and respect in your relationships with others. 
 
Your skills and experience:

For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description.  

1. Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (e.g. mental health, peer work, disability) or equivalent experience is highly regarded. Intention to work toward Cert III minimum.
2. Knowledge of the NDIS and the NSW mental health system and local services, or willingness and ability to learn.
3. Ability to use the recovery- based approach to assist people with severe and persistent mental illness.
4. Demonstrated values consistent with person-centred ways of working and supporting the person’s choice and control.
5. Willingness to commit to ongoing learning and education.

Additional Details:

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination.One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
 
Some travel may be required between Wollongong and Campbelltown.

How to apply?

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. 
 
We are looking to fill these roles quickly and applications may be assessed and progressed as they are submitted.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Francis Mathew NDIS Manager at [email protected] or Deborah Byrne at [email protected] using the subject line: NDIS Support Worker - Wollongong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!  

A position description is attached.