Disability Support Worker

About:

My TreeHouse are an NDIS provider in Newcastle NSW. We service Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

The main supports that we provide are ILO (Individualised Living Options), SIL (Supported Independent Living), In-Home and Community Access Supports, Respite and Group Activities.

We believe a slow and steady approach as we grow to maintain our initial values and consistency across our support delivery and employee satisfaction.

We pride ourselves on our integrity, communication, level of support and development offered to staff and participants.

As a Disability Support Worker at My TreeHouse, you will work closely with our participants, admin and management team to provide positive, goal focused support.

To be successful in this role you will:

1. Have experience working with people with a disability and hold current NDIS compliance documentation and relevant background checks.
2. Experience supporting NDIS participants.
3. Be a mature-minded, confident individual who thrives on working as part of a team.
4. Have strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach to co-workers and participants.
5. A strong work ethic and high level of resilience.
6. A genuine commitment to a whole of life approach to the support needed for people to live more independently and work towards achieving their goals.
7. Be able to write comprehensive shift notes and incident reports.

What we can offer you:

1. Competitive pay rates, weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award.
2. Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters as well as the opportunity to fill extra shifts.
3. Empowered by a dedicated and knowledgeable team providing you support, supervision, coaching and guidance.
4. Work with a variety of participants, in a variety of support arrangements.
5. Easy-to-use rostering app which allows you to view and accept shifts, complete reports/documents and update your availability.
6. Become part of a community of Support Workers making a positive difference and participate in fun social events and activities with your team.
7. Access to phone and in person counselling services and resources through our Employee Assistance Provider Hunterlink.

It is essential that you hold:

• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Screening Check
• Current Police Check
• COVID Booster Vaccination. 
• Current Working with Children Check
• Drivers License, and a reliable vehicle with registration and comprehensvie insurance
• NDIS worker orientation module
• NDIS worker induction module
• NDIS COVID infection control

Summary:

• Unique position's for experienced Support Workers.
• Above industry award hourly rate.
• Ongoing available 9am-5pm day shifts and 5pm-9am inactive sleepover shifts.
• Option for Part-Time employment after probation period.

You will be contacted by our Recruitment Team if you fit our eligibility criteria.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 15 January 2024