Normanhurst Disability Support Worker - 33 hours

PART-TIME D ISABILITY SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - NORMANHURST

• Part-time role

• Build strong connections with people with disability to provide quality support and achieve positive outcomes

• Ideally suited to current casual staff

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Willing to work sleepovers and active nights shifts.

• Willingness to participate in shift work including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

• Required to hold an NSW Driver's License (P2/Full)

• 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)

• Certificate III and/or IV in Disability and prior experience (desirable)

ABOUT THE POSITION :

We are looking for a motivated, caring and suitability skilled pe rson to provide support for a group of clients with intellectual disabilit ies living within homes in Normanhurst . The clients enjoy exploring with sensory activities, cooking, arts & craft, spending time with families and enjoy community activities. They require support with complex behaviours and assistance in engaging in meaningful activities.

The responsibilities of the position include:

• Support and encourage clients to participate in activities within the home and in the wider community.

• Support clients with their personal care (toileting, showering, grooming and dressing) where this is part of the client's person-centred plan.

• Use the manual handling techniques that are specified in a client's comprehensive person-centred plan.

• Transport a client to appointments or activities as required in vehicles or on public transport.

• Support each client and interact with their family members and other stakeholders respecting their dignity, cultural background and religious beliefs.

• Be part of developing, implementing, keeping records and reviewing each client's comprehensive person-centred plan and behaviour support plan.

• Work co-operatively as part of a team and treat all colleagues with respect.

• Respond to all incidents and injuries in accordance with Unisson's policies and procedures and the NDIS Quality Safeguards Standards.

Week 1

Day

Start time

( e.g. 8:30am)

Finish time

( e.g. 5pm)

Service/ Location

Total

Monday

Tuesday

2.00PM + Sleepover

6.00AM

Normanhurst (SIL321)

8

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

2.00PM + Sleepover

6.00AM

Normanhurst (SIL321)

8

Saturday

Sunday

Total:

16

Week 2

Day

Start time

(e.g. 8:30am)

Finish time

(e.g. 5pm)

Total

Monday

6.00AM

10.30AM

Normanhurst (SIL321)

4.5

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

2.00PM + Sleepover

7.00AM

Normanhurst (SIL321)

9

Friday

7.00AM

10.30AM

Normanhurst (SIL321)

3.5

Saturday

Sunday

Total:

17

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

• Collaborative and positive working culture

TO APPLY:

Please apply through the link and attach a cover letter and your updated resume.

Unisson Disability is a person-centred organisation. We believe that every person has a story. This applies not only to the people we support, but also to our approach to the people we employ. With a continuous focus on team building, leadership coaching and ongoing training, we seek to create a working environment that's unified with our core purpose: promoting everyone's ability to live a great life. Our promise to our team members is that we will help you develop your personal strengths and grow in your role. Unisson Disability is an equal opportunity employer and provides 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's Check (if required). As we work with vulnerable people, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check .

We will endeavor to contact regarding your application. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the team at peoplehelp @unisson.org.au.