Casual Disability Support Worker - Individualised Support
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INDIVIDUALISED SUPPORT - DIRECT SUPPORT SKILLED - HUNTER REGION
Overview
At Unisson Disability, we are solid in our belief that no one should be defined by their disability. We enable people with disability to live their best lives. We have been in operation for 99 years and are a non-profit organisation with a strong focus on person-centred support.
Responsibilities
- Build strong connections with people with disability to provide quality support and achieve positive outcomes
- Support and encourage clients to participate in activities within the home and in the wider community
- Support clients with personal care (toileting, showering, grooming and dressing) as part of the client’s person-centred plan
- Use the manual handling techniques specified in a client’s comprehensive person-centred plan
- Transport a client to appointments or activities as required in vehicles or on public transport
- Respect clients’ dignity, cultural background and religious beliefs in all interactions
- Assist with developing, implementing, keeping records and reviewing each client’s person-centred plan and behaviour support plan
- Work cooperatively as part of a team and treat all colleagues with respect
- Respond to incidents and injuries in accordance with Unisson’s policies and the NDIS Quality Safeguards Standards
Ideal Candidate
- Willing to work flexible hours with a variety of short and long shifts
- Hold an NSW Driver's License (P2/Full) and be willing to use a personal vehicle to transport clients
- Willingness to drive a Unisson vehicle
- High levels of enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude
- Emotional intelligence, resilience, and capacity to perform the work required
- Prior experience working with people with disabilities or in a similar role (desirable)
- Experience supporting clients with epilepsy and mental health (desirable)
- Certificate III and/or IV in Disability and prior experience (desirable)
What We Offer
- Salary Packaging Options
- Wherefit Partnership
- Discounted Health Cover
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%
- Additional Wellbeing Leave and options to cash out Annual Leave
- Free Flu Vaccinations
- Milestone Celebrations
- Flexible Working Options
- Emphasis on Individualised Training and Development
- Access to professional counselling service for employees and their immediate family
- Cooperative and positive working culture
To Apply
Please attach a cover letter and your updated resume.
Unisson Disability is a person-centred organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free environment. Employees are required to hold an NSW Driver's License (P2/Full), a First Aid Certificate (or be willing to apply for one), and a current Working with Children Check (if required). The successful candidate will also undergo an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
We will endeavor to contact applicants regarding their submission. If you have questions about the role, please contact the team.
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📌 Casual Disability Support Worker - Individualised Support
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