______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Location: Whyalla, Port Pirie or Port AugustaJob Category: Community ServicesMake a Lasting Impact in 2025! #YourNextAdventure.About UsWe are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!About YouWe are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!Why Join UsYou will have:Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.We are honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in DiversityWe are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to respond to every applicant.Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country PeopleLocation: Port Pirie or Port Augusta or WhyallaClosing Date for Applications: 22nd June 2025The Disability Services Team support people with a disability to undertake educational, vocational and volunteering experiences toward the achievement of their lifestyle goals. We provide support to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) clients as specified in their support plan and within our scope of supports listed in our NDIS registration.As the Disability Support Worker, you will provide support to clients to achieve their desired outcomes, in combination with the outcomes required by their NDIS support plan.Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.This is an ideal opportunity if you are currently unemployed and/or returning from a career break!Desired Skills and ExperienceYou are:A friendly and approachable person.Able to initiate and maintain conversations with people with a variety of life experience.Competent in the use of a smart phone.Able to show a high level of initiative and problem-solving skills.You will need:A DHS Working with Children Check and a NDIS Worker Check.Your own smart phone.Evidence that you have a right to work in Australia.What else would be good?Current Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through their Eyes) certificate.Current and unrestricted South Australian Driver's Licence is desirable, but not essential.Your own registered and insured reliable vehicle (if applicable).Current Provide First Aid certificate.Any experience caring for someone or interacting with people living with disability.Certificate lll (or above) in Community Services related field (e.g. Disability, Mental Health, Individual Support) is desirable.Please note: Applicants without a Driver's Licence cannot be considered for any work that includes the transport of participants and as such, employment opportunities may be limited.You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description. You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of theChildren and Young People (Safety) Act 2017and any other legislation that interacts with it.Please contact Amy Davis on 0427 385 772 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.Let us know if you require assistance or adjustments to our recruitment process to better meet your needs. You can tell us by contacting Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist via email at: careers@ucsa.org.au or by phone on: 0466 503 880._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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