Disability Support Worker - Community Services - Upper North Shore

Support clients with disabilities and help foster their independence
Hourly Rate: $28.41 - $31
Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging options available for all staff (up to $15,900/pa

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.

This role is for community services in the Upper North Shore (St Ives, Pymble, North Ryde). You will be supporting individual clients or in groups to access the community or in a centre.

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.

About the Role

This role requires you to provide direct support to clients, in a person-centred way, to meet their needs and goals according to their own choices. This may include, but is not limited to:

Supporting clients according to their positive behaviour support plan/care plan
Support with personal care including eating, toileting
Administering medication or other medical procedures where required
Providing support and assistance to promote good health and well-being
Promoting activities that offer meaningful experiences and increase social networks such as supporting them out into the community to participate in activities and programs
Providing opportunities for skill development and involvement within their communities

Skills & Experience

Our ideal candidate:
Has a passion for supporting people to help live their best life
Has high levels of energy and enthusiasm
Has the 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
Positively engages in self-reflection
Enjoys working independently and in a team environment
Has experience in supporting people with behaviours of concern
Certificate III and/or IV in Disability and prior experience is recommended but not required.

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 (where required).

As we work with vulnerable people, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo a Police Check.

Our Benefits

Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging options available (up to $15,900/pa)
Emphasis on training and development
Career progression
Collaborative and positive working culture
Access to professional counselling service
Discounted health cover

For more information about the role, please contact Rory Burke on 0435969732 or Bec on 0414793767

Disability Support - Community Services - Upper North Shore

Unisson Disability Pymble NSW 2073

Unisson Disability

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