Disability Support Worker - Sydney, Australia - Unisson Disability

Unisson Disability
Unisson Disability
Verified Company
Sydney, Australia

1 month ago

Olivia Brown

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Description

Disability Support Worker - Day Programs

  • Build strong connections with people with disability to provide quality support and achieve positive outcomes
  • Hourly Rate: $ $ % loading for casuals (plus shift penalties where applicable)
  • Not-ForProfit Salary Packaging options available for all staff (up to $15,900/pa)

Locations
St. Ives

Terry Hills

Lane Cove


What are we looking for?
Motivated and friendly support workers to work across out community access programs. Our centres generally operate Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. We are looking for casual staff who would be willing to work across all three sites. There are also some PPT positions available at specific sites.


Who are we?


At Unisson, we believe human connection is the key to delivering a high standard of customer service to the people we support.

Our aim is to empower people with disability to live life the way they choose The support we provide is what we do, the connection we create is HOW we do it.

If you are driven to make a difference in someone's life, then this role is for you


What we offer
At Unisson we offer a range of incentives and benefits to our valued employees in recognition of the great work they do


These include:

  • We have lots of opportunities for Individualised Training and Development
  • Not-ForProfit Salary Packaging options available (up to $15,900/pa)
  • Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%
  • Wellbeing Leave and options to cash out Annual Leave
  • Incentives when you attract other employees to Unisson (Employee Referral Program)
  • Access to professional counselling service (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Discounted health cover

Role Responsibilities:


  • Supporting clients to build new skills through innovative programs such as arts and craft, music, health, and fitness
  • Companion care and support for social events, recreation, and community activities
  • Supporting clients to build essential life skills and participate in their local community
  • Providing support in accordance with participants individualised plans and promote good health and wellbeing.
  • Some roles may involve support and assistance with daily living tasks, including personal care.
  • Ability to follow health and personal care plans, including positive behaviour support plans.
  • Advocate for client choice and control in a way that is safe and best practice.

Skills and Experience:


  • Prior experience working with people with disabilities or in a similar role would be highly regarded
  • Certificate III and/or IV in Disability and prior experience is recommended but not required
  • Willingness to drive a Unisson vehicle
  • Has a passion for supporting people to live their best life
  • Takes a strengthsbased approach and sees possibilities with people
  • Is creative and proactive in identifying and responding to change

How to apply:

Please attach your updated resume.

Unisson Disability is a person-centred organisation. We believe that every person has a story. This applies not only to the people we support, but also to our approach to the people we employ.

With a continuous focus on team building, leadership coaching and ongoing training, we seek to create a working environment that's unified with our core purpose:
promoting everyone's ability to live a great life.

Our promise to our team members is that we will help you develop your personal strengths and grow in your role.

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