• Are you wanting to work with people living with a disability?
• Are you a committed to social justice and would like to gain experience in this field?
• North Shore Region.
• Possibility of ongoing casual work

About you

We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals as Activity Support Partners in casual capacity within the Disability Futures Team. Using your people’s skills and knowledge you will deliver person-centred activities in supervised or unsupervised settings to participants.

About the program

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is a diverse and innovative social care provider delivering children's services education and care, disability services, a range of family support programs and therapeutic out of home care to 20,000+ children, young people, individuals and families in Northern Metropolitan Sydney and on the NSW Central Coast.

Through dedicated disability hubs, community and home-based locations across northern Sydney and the Central Coast, CatholicCare provides a comprehensive range of individual and group programs for those with disability.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation of individualised Life Style Plans.
• Making decisions using sound judgement and problem-solving skills to advocate for the participant.
• Accompanying participants on any required excursions events or outings
• Implementing and providing feedback on the participant's Person-Centred Plan
• Liaising with families, and other stake holders for identifying ways to enrich individual people’s Life and experiences.
• Providing a safe environment for participants
• Ensuring service provision complies with Disability Service Standards, Disability Inclusion Act and Community Care Common Standards.

A certificate III or above in Disability Services or related discipline would be an advantage.

Working with CatholicCare

CatholicCare offers a range of initiatives to actively promote your life/work balance and development of our employees through:

• Working for a not for profit organisation who strive for a world where people are safe, happy, well and connected with each other in inclusive communities;
• Great training and learning opportunities to help further your career;
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support;
• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free, as well as additional meal and entertainment benefits.