Community Support Worker - Education Program

Sunnyfield is an organisation focused on people, our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disability by creating choice and control. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield supports a brighter future for people with disability. This is an exciting time to join Sunnyfield as we embark on the expansion of our services across New South Wales.

We are looking for a proactive and energetic individual to work in Sunnyfield's Community Hub team in Cessnock. 

About the Role: 
As a Support Worker in our Cessnock hub, you will play an essential role in supporting and empowering people with disability to live a life of their choosing. Working in both a team environment and independently, you will play an integral part in assisting our clients to engage in our after-school program, as well as at times helping within our day programs. 
  
Key focus:

• Provide support to our clients with diverse learning needs 
• Support the development of differentiated learning activities 
• Work to behaviour support plans by utilising positive behaviour strategies
• Develop positive relationships with our clients and families
• Maintenance of progress notes and record-keeping
• Supporting clients to live an active lifestyle and participate in their community through the delivery of a range of person-centred programs

About you:

• If you are a retired Teacher and/or a current Teacher looking to get into the disability sector and/or a SLSO who has helped students with disabilities, we would love to hear from you!
• Flexibility to work Monday - Friday
• High levels of enthusiasm, initiative and a positive attitude while acting with integrity, honesty and respect
• Ability to prompt and encourage our clients with personal and hygiene care 

What Sunnyfield can offer you:
We’re a for-purpose organisation built on a heritage of community spirit, trust, inclusion and heart. Work, life or leisure, we support people with disability to build independence in every opportunity, find a place to call home, connect with their community and build skills for life.

Sunnyfield benefits:

• Salary packaging to maximize your earnings
• Career progression to advance & develop
• Full staff support & regular follow ups
• Flexibility in working hours to suit work-life balance needs
• Accredited & paid training
• The opportunity to change people's lives

What's Next? 
If you are passionate about empowering people with disability to live a life of choice, opportunity and independence and would like to work in a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

To join the Sunnyfield family, apply now with your resume.

Successful candidates will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19, and to clear all state-based probity checks, including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.