AddressAt The Disability Trust our past and future is centred around creating an inclusive world built on trust, respect, and equality, where people with disability live the life they choose. Our team at The Disability Trust drives our success, and we are committed to continue attracting and developing the best talent.
Our community services team located in Southwest Sydney (Campbelltown and Oran Park) and Southeast Sydney (Miranda) are looking for vibrant and motivated Disability Support Workers to join us on a casual basis; The Residential Services team currently operate in 13 homes across the Sydney region and are looking to expand our operations. We are currently hiring part-time Disability Support Workers across Southeast Sydney (Miranda, Barden Ridge, Caringbah, Gymea, Peakhurst) and Southwest Sydney (Bass Hill, Blair Athol, Chester Hill, Claymore, Kentlyn, Mt Annan and Ruse)
The Opportunity
Our Community Services program lets you build strong connections between the local community and people living with disability across diverse and varied age groups. Experience the reward of being involved in engaging activities such as arts & crafts, sporting activities, cooking, and going out on weekends and much more to promote social inclusion and connection.
We also offer school leaver employment supports, after school and vacation care and other day program activities which provides a safe, engaging, and FUN environment for participants to develop their skills whilst promoting a sense of inclusion.
What do Community Service shifts look like?
Most of our Community Programs run in the afternoons to late evening. These shifts can vary from 2 - 6 hours during the school term. We also run a daily Vacation Care service throughout the school holidays from 9am – 4pm.
About You:
- Genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disability.
- Excellent communication and proven computer skills
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can build professional and positive relations with participants, families, and other stakeholders.
- Initiative and drive to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- You will enjoy participating in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities.
- Flexible availability and willingness to work across the Sydney region.
- Ideally, you bring a wealth of knowledge and or experience in a similar role.
If successful, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children's Check and NDIS Workers Check prior to commencement alongside evidence of at least two (2) doses of COVID-19 vaccination. A current First Aid Certificate is preferred; however, we can support you to obtain and maintain a valid certification throughout the life of your career.
How will I be recognised and rewarded?
We will offer you a truly rewarding career working in the not-for-profit environment - heart is at the core of all we do. We value the incredible work that our employees do and recognise this by providing a variety of benefits:
- A paid onboarding program designed to ensure your success with access to ongoing professional development, designed and delivered by in-house experts.
- Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options. (Up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum)
- Opportunity for a variety of shifts and career progression.
- Support to obtain and maintain your First Aid qualification.
- Options for flexible public holiday leave for events of cultural or religious significance.
- An extra paid day-off for your birthday to celebrate with family and friends.
For this position, the part-time hourly rate is between $32.21-$34.23 and casual hourly rate is between $40.26 - $43.93 (inclusive of casual loading) to be negotiated on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
About Us:
The Disability Trust are a leading not-for-profit organisation providing a range of services from employment, to housing and recreational programs for people with disabilities. With more than 1900 staff across NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD, The Disability Trust is an organisation committed to the provision of high quality professional care and support to people with disabilities and their families. Our supports have a strong focus on building independent living skills and increasing people's social connections, participation in community activities and participation in employment.
Interested?
We take pride on creating and investing in our workforce and finding the right individuals for each role.
If you are committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and are ready for a career with a highly successful organisation, apply below with your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills match the above criteria.
Applications will close at 5:00pm, Tuesday 14 May 2024. Suitable candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
