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Operating for over 50 years, the Flagstaff Group is a registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme that provides a range of supports for people with a disability in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Macarthur regions. We value continuous improvement, and we welcome your ideas and contributions.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our team. At Flagstaff, we are dedicated in providing NDIS programs that include unique training and support for people with a disability across employment and skills development, social Inclusion, and independence building pathways.
The Opportunity
The role of a Disability Support Worker is to facilitate and conduct support which directly assists in the development of life and employment skills. In this role you will be directly involved with people with a disability delivering supports (either individually or in a group setting) aimed at enhancing employment opportunities, developing skills, and promoting community inclusion. This is a full-time position, 38 hours a week.
We are looking for:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently interact with anyone regardless of their role and/or social standing;
- Working autonomously to provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the client's level of independence. This may include community participation, skill building, vocational preparation, relationship building, and various other needs.
- Ability to respond to the client's needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their lives.
- Accurate and complete records of activities via progress notes
- Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
We Offer
At Flagstaff we foster a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Being part of the Flagstaff family, means you will be recognised for your contribution in a workplace that only sees abilities. We offer our employees a wide range of benefits.
- $15,900 tax free earning through salary packaging
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Annual paid picnic day
- In-house staff discounts
- Learning and development opportunities
Interested Applicants
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating your ability to meet the criteria. To review the Job Description please head to the careers page at www.flagstaffgroup.com.au or
Click here to obtain the full job description
Applications Close: Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
At Flagstaff we believe in performing to the best of our ability for the good of the team and our customer.
We celebrate a culture of helping others and maintaining a positive ‘can do’ attitude and where our behaviours are underpinned by our values.
We offer our staff opportunities for career progression and salary sacrifice opportunities to permanent staff. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the Flagstaff Group Ltd is a Supported Employment Enterprise funded by the Australian Government and self-funded through our social enterprise, grants, and investments. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Clearance.
