AddressAre you an experienced Disability Support Worker who is passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives?
About Connecting Families
Connecting Families is more than just a service provider; we're a community-driven organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children, adults and families. Our mission is to bring communities together to create a better life for individuals with disabilities. Rooted in our core values of Capability, Authenticity, Respect, and Empowerment (CARE), we strive to deliver the highest quality of care and support to our clients and each other. Our innovative programs and dedicated team members embody our commitment to inclusivity, compassion and excellence in everything we do. Join us in building a more inclusive and compassionate world for individuals of all abilities.
Our motto: one team, one family.
We are hiring casual Disability Workers to support Day Programs in the Central Western suburbs of NSW, specifically:
- Dubbo
- Orange
- Bathurst
About the Role
The role of a Disability Support Worker in our Day Programs is to support clients with disabilities, focusing on skill development and enriching their lives through engaging, creative activities. Additionally, this role may involve providing in-home support for clients. As an integral part of our team, you'll be encouraged to utilise your passion and skills to support our clients to grow, develop, heal and feel empowered.
About You:
- Willingness to travel to Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo sites
- Availability to work consistent 8:00am to 4:30pm shifts from Mondays to Fridays
- Confident in engaging with clients effectively, building positive relationships, and supporting their unique needs.
- Resilient and self-assured, able to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks and demonstrating problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
- Experience with high-needs Disability clients and previous experience as a Disability Support Worker, supporting participants across ages from youth to elderly
- Genuine desire to support people with additional needs using a person-centered approach
Essential Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Employee Working with Children Check
- Willingness to obtain a National Police Check
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
- Valid Australian driver's license (with a reliable and comprehensively insured car)
- A nationally recognised Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care)
What Connecting Families Offers You:
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs and schedules
- A supportive team environment where every member is valued, respected and encouraged to thrive
- Opportunity to travel interstate for shifts!
- Casual hourly rate according to the SCHADS award (Level 3 - pay point 2 under Home care employee casual) + penalties
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted online.
Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your understanding.
Please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for any enquiries at ***********@connectingfamilies.com.au
*Conditions may apply.
