Disability Support Worker - Newcastle, Australia - Zest Care

Zest Care

Verified Company

Newcastle, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

SCHADS (Home Care) level 3, pay point 2 + salary packaging

Flexible Rosters
Casual roles available across various Central Coast locations
Do you want to be part of our professional team of Disability Support Workers at Zest Care? _
If you want to make an impact in the lives of others, look no further._
Casual roles across Central Coast suburbs area.
SCHADS Home Care Level 3 Pay Point
Salary packaging benefit
Health and wellbeing programs
Flexible rostering and various shift lengths available

About the Role

Zest Care is currently seeking for a passionate and experienced Disability Support Workers across various locations within Central Coast suburbs, NSW.

In this role you will provide a personalised service, assisting clients and their family/caregivers with activities of daily living such as self-care and community participation to achieve goals which are outlined in their NDIS plans.

Depending on your driving eligibility status including availability of the reliable vehicle and willingness to use your own vehicle to transport the participants, you can be considered as driving or non-driving Support worker.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

Certificate III in Disability, Mental Health, or similar field of study
Previous experience in a similar role within the Disability Sector
High levels of empathy and engagement and the ability to express both professionally
Demonstrated experience achieving positive outcomes for clients
Understanding of people with disabilities, particularly Mental Health and their care requirements
Attention to detail and excellent observation skills
Flexible attitude with a mature approach to work
Current full Driver's License with a reliable vehicle, (A requirement of the position is to use your own vehicle to transport the client)
Current Car Registration
Current Car Comprehensive Insurance

Why join Zest Care
Zest Care joined Independence Australia Group to better serve our disability and family services recipients.

Independence Australia is a Social Enterprise with 60 years of expertise providing disability services to the Victorian community.

Its mission is to help people with disabilities or other physical needs reclaim, retain, and expand their independence within a supportive community.

Together, we want to increase our service offering to improve our clients' quality of life and build a larger, more sustainable in-home service, while keeping individualised services, flexibility, choice, and control.

What we Offer

Casual roles with flexible shifts tell us what works for you.

Employee Assistance Program

Independent confidential counselling service.
An organisation committed to quality, workforce innovation, training, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Team that genuinely cares for its consumers and staff
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members.
Opportunities to embrace a work/life balance
Rewarding career making a real difference.

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