• Disability Support Worker - Supported Living - Newcastle & Hunter
• Support clients with disabilities and help foster their independence within the community
  
• Hourly Rate: $30.03 - $31.77 + 25% loading for casuals (plus shift penalties where applicable)
  
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging options are available for all staff (up to $15,900/pa)

Looking for a Career Change? No experience required on-the-job training provided.

Join an established leader in Disability Support - Permanent Part-time & Casual roles available

About The Role

An opportunity to learn as you earn! We have 2-3 roles of approximately 20-30 hours per week to build your career in the disability sector.

This role is about supporting people in a person-centred way, to meet their needs and goals according to their own choices. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Support with daily living skills such as food preparation, house-keeping etc.
• Support with personal care including meal assistance, toileting and bathing
• Administering medication or other medical procedures where required
• Promoting activities that offer meaningful experiences and increase social networks such as venturing out into the community to participate in activities and programs of interest.

Skills & Experience

Our ideal candidate is someone who is willing to listen and learn. No experience is required, and you will be supported by a experienced team member to develop your skills. Ideally, this person;

• Has a passion for supporting people to help live their best life
• Has high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Has ability to see the potential in people and shows initiative
• Is creative and proactive in identifying and responding to change
• Is empathetic and a good listener

All staff are required to hold a NSW Driver's License (P2/Full), a First Aid Certificate (or be willing to apply for one), and a current Working with Children's Check (if required).

As we work with vulnerable people, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo an NDIS Worker Screening Check and provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19.

Who We Are

Unisson Disability is a disability support organisation that provides services to clients from Northern Sydney, Western Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter Region. Unisson Disability provides a variety of services including accommodation support, drop-in support, respite, community access programs, and supported employment.

At Unisson, we believe human connection is the key to delivering a high standard of customer service to the people we support. Our unique service model is based on some key principles that guide our employees and give them the tools to build experiences with clients that have a substantial impact.

We believe in learning about people's unique stories, searching for common ground, always finding the 'yes', being authentic and creating memorable connections with each individual that we support. The support we provide is what we do, the connection we create is HOW we do it.

For more information about the role, please contact Diana Allen on 0428286727.