• We are looking for a new team member, specifically one who has a good understanding of the needs of people with a disability, as well as a reliable and caring nature.
• SCHCADS Award, Level 3, hourly rates range from $32.54 to $34.90 (depending on experience)
• Perm, Part-time (21 hours per week, must be flexible to work across Mon-Sat 8am-3:30pm)
• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

The role:

Based in the Como area and works predominately with NDIS participants who have a psychosocial disability. Support workers with experience working with people with mental health concerns are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• providing support to people with disabilities in the areas such as personal care, health and well-being, accessing the local community, learning independent living skills and implementation of all supports in accordance to their funded support needs
• working with participants to increase capacity, independence, and community connections
• maintaining client records, data collection and reports in a professional manner as per service policy.

This role will report to the Team Leader, Como. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III in Disabilities or equivalent (community services, mental health or related field); or currently working towards these qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of person-centred services to clients, including customer service skills.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, good group facilitation skills, and the ability to work in a multifunctional team
• Experience/understanding of maintaining records, service delivery, and of adult mental health experience
• The flexibility to work across Mon-Sat from 8 am-3:30 pm
• NDIS New Worker Screening.

Apply now by submitting your application with a resume and cover letter which addresses the key requirements of the Position Description.

If you have questions about this role, please email [email protected], quote: Support Worker - Disability and Inclusion, Como/ VIN2437 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click here for information on how to apply.

Please submit your application - attach your Resume and your responses to the role-specific criteria outlined in the Position Description.

*The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check*

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.