Disability Support Worker-Individual Support-Chatswood/Hornsby
Make a difference to people with disabilities by providing living skills training, health and wellbeing, recreation and community integration.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Unisson Disability
Location: Sydney
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $25.76 - $28.33 p.a. + super and NFP tax benefits
Phone: +61-8-8328-1797
Fax: +61-2-1352-1768
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Detail information about job Disability Support Worker-Individual Support-Chatswood/Hornsby. Terms and conditions vacancy
Disability Support Worker - Individual Support - Chatswood/Hornsby/Northern Beaches
Direct Support Professional - Individual Support
Who we are?
At Unisson Disability we are unwavering in our belief that no one should be defined by their disability. We are passionate about enabling people with disability to live their best lives, in a world that can feel more restrictive for them than for others. Being a part of the Unisson Disability team gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most innovative sectors. At Unisson Disability, the opportunities for human connection are extraordinary. Expect to build strong friendships with the people you work alongside and support.
What's the role about?
We are looking for an outgoing, fun and proactive people who is able to remain positive and motivated in a fast paced work environment. As a Direct Support Professional you will be responsible for providing support to people with an
intellectual and/or physical disability with the aim of engaging with their community in a meaningful way.
You can make a difference by providing living skills training, personal care, health and wellbeing, recreation and community integration. We encourage you to be creative and explore different ways to support people to live a good life.
Our ideal candidate;
- A passion for supporting people to fulfil their dreams and live their lives
- Personal Care experience which is essential
- The ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to others, even when those people cannot respond in the same way.
- Excellent communication skills, including the capacity to communicate with people who may not use words to communicate
- Common sense, an attention to detail, is reliable and team oriented
- Likes to work with people and thrives on supporting others
- We have clients based in Hornsby, Chatswood and the Northern Beaches area as well as the surrounding suburbs
Must be available to work different rostered shifts, weekends, evening shifts and split shifts.
All our staff are required to hold a NSW driver's license (P2/full), and First Aid Certificate (or be willing to apply for one) a current Working with Children's Check (if required). As we work with vulnerable people, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo a Police Check.
Our culture;
At Unisson Disability we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to offer a friendly place to work and a genuine, supportive team environment to grow, with a wide range of training and experienced leaders to guide you. We want to provide a 'life changing' experience not only for the people we support but for all the people that work with us.