DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER - PART TIME & CASUAL

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New to the Illawarra, Challenge Community Services provides supported accommodation to clients needing disability or mental health support

Summary about this job

Aged & Disability Support

Company: Challenge Community Services

Location: Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast

Work type: Part Time

Salary: Part time hourly rate $26.26

Phone: +61-3-6747-4413

Fax: +61-8-6165-1584

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Detail information about job DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER - PART TIME & CASUAL. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Work where you live- no need to travel to Sydney any longer
  • Part Time and Casual Positions available in disability and mental health support
  • Excellent benefits including salary sacrifice and paid maternity leave

Are you passionate about helping others?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

Do you want to be a part of a leading Community Services provider?

Then we want to hear from you!

Who are we?

Challenge Community Services has the vision that people everywhere in our community will experience the power of inclusion through relationships, voice and action. Starting in 1958 in Tamworth Challenge has grown to become a leader in out of home care and disability support. We employ over 700 people across 68 sites in NSW and support clients with low, moderate, high and very high support needs across all disabilities and backgrounds, in both group and individual programs.

The role

Due to recent expansion, Challenge Community Services is looking for dedicated and passionate part-time and casual Disability Support Workers to join our new team based in Wollongong, working in supported accommodation in Horsley.

These roles work closely with people with varying support needs in our Challenge Accommodation, providing around the clock support to people with a disability who are not able to live by themselves. Clients are assisted with personal care, social, medical and day-to-day needs.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant:

  • Will be able to develop strong relationships and engage with clients
  • Is passionate about supporting clients with disabilities and making a difference in the lives of others
  • Is able to handle complex or difficult situations as they arise with patience and maturity
  • Enjoys working and interacting with people, but also able to work autonomously as required

Essential Criteria

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work overnight shifts and weekends
  • A current NSW Working With Children’s check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
  • Unencumbered NSW driver’s licence
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate and or First Aid Certificate

Desirable Criteria

  • A minimum Certificate 3 in Community Services (or similar) or equivalent industry experience

Come and join our team!

At Challenge Community Services we believe our employees are key to our success and we offer a range of benefits to our team including:

  • Competitive rates of pay and salary packaging options
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Negotiated extra leave
  • Salary insurance and journey accident cover

If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you!

Please submit your Application including your Cover Letter and Resume using the link below

Closing on 30th July 2018 .

You must have the right to work in Australia.

No agencies or third party applications please.

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