About the Opportunity

This is a permanent part-time opportunity with a minimum of 16 hours a fortnight across Northwest and Western Sydney.

• SCHADS Level 2 base rate starting from $33.41 per hour (depending on experience) with additional penalty rates, superannuation, and salary packaging benefits.
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 per year - pay less tax
• A fixed roster with a combination of weekday and Saturday shift is required
• Flexible to work 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm

Our service operates 7 days a week environment from 9am to 7pm. The roster looks like:

• e.g. 9am to 1pm on Wednesday and Saturday. Additional shifts - morning, afternoon, evening including weekend shifts can be offered.

Uniting is currently looking for flexible and dedicated Disability Support Workers to engage with participants living with various physical and mental disabilities under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across their homes in Western, Northwestern, Southwestern and Inner Sydney. If you possess a caring and compassionate nature, along with a "can do" attitude, and you genuinely seek a job where you can make a meaningful difference by building their capacity with daily living, we have a role that is suitable for you.

What you will be doing

• Aiding with daily life activities both at home and in the community.
• Supporting individuals with their educational and work-related endeavours.
• Facilitating access to various community, social, and recreational activities.
• Assisting with transportation to enable access to daily activities and engagements.

Who we are looking for

• Previous experience or qualifications in disability or aged care
• Possession of a valid NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Check

• NSW Driver’s license (can be on Green P Plates) and Comprehensive car insurance are required for the role.

• First Aid Certificate is also a necessary qualification.

In return we offer:

By joining Uniting as a Disability Support Worker, you can look forward to the following benefits:

• Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
• Comprehensive induction training from Day 1 including buddy shifts.
• $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
• Receive paid travel petrol reimbursements, making your work more convenient and accessible.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers 

For more information, read the Position Description - Life Skills Supporter.

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then please 'Apply Now'.

Should you have any questions, please contact Sarah from the Uniting Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] using the subject line: Life Skills Disability Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

ABOUT UNITING

When you are part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you are part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.