Disability Support Worker - Hunter Region

Do you want to be part of our professional team of Disability Support Workers at Zest Care (Independence Australia Group)? Casual roles are available across Hunter suburbs of Sydney, NSW.  
If you want to make an impact in the lives of others, look no further.     • Casual roles across the Hunter suburbs area (such as Toronto).
     • $33.75/hour including casual loading, penalty rates for overtime, weekend, nights and public holiday apply
     • Plus Superannuation and Salary packaging benefit
     • Health and wellbeing programs
     • Flexible casual 4-6 hours daytime shifts, choose what works for you

About the Role 

Zest Care is a proud part of Independence Australia Group and currently seeking for passionate and experienced Disability Support Workers across the Hunter suburbs, NSW.
In this role you will provide a personalised service, assisting clients and their family/caregivers with activities of daily living such as self-care and community participation to achieve goals that are outlined in their NDIS plans.

About You  

     • Experience in Disability, Mental Health, or similar field
     • Relevant Tertiary Qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but not essential
     • High levels of empathy and engagement and the ability to express both professionally
     • Understanding of people with disabilities and their care requirements
     • Current full Driver’s License with a reliable vehicle, willing to use own vehicle to transport the client
     • Current Car Registration and Car Comprehensive Insurance

Why join Zest Care

Zest Care joined Independence Australia Group to better serve our disability and family services recipients.
Independence Australia is a Social Enterprise with 60 years of expertise providing disability services to the Victorian community. Its mission is to help people with disabilities or other physical needs reclaim, retain, and expand their independence within a supportive community.
Together, we want to increase our service offering to improve our clients' quality of life and build a larger, more sustainable in-home service, while keeping individualised services, flexibility, choice, and control.

What we Offer

• Casual role with 4-6 hours shifts 
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• An organisation committed to quality, workforce innovation, training, continuous improvement, and professional development
• A team that genuinely cares for its consumers and staff
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Opportunities to embrace a work/life balance
• Rewarding career making a real difference

Pre-employment checks

 Zest Care is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Successful candidates who have completed the recruitment process will be required to complete the following:

• Checks: Reference check, criminal check
• Clearances – WWCC, NDISWC
• Certificates - First Aid, CPR, NDIS Orientation
• 3 COVID-19 Vaccination 

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

 Apply now to find out more!
 
Zest Care is dedicated to creating a child-safe workplace. Safeguarding Children & Young People is one of our priorities.

IAG Talent Referral Incentive applies.