Disability Support Workers (Short Term Accommodation House)

Join our team as a Disability Support Worker at our Short Term Accommodation House at Wadalba!
 

Are you seeking a transition from Age Care and eager to utilise your skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others?   

Disability Support Worker

• We are seeking casual workers
• Are you a passionate member of our community who is looking to make a difference?
• Do you want hands-on training with an organisation that invests in YOUR development?
• Do you have a flexible work schedule that allows you to work a range of shifts?

Who are we?

Songbird is a modern disability services provider offering a range of NDIS supports across Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast, and the Hunter. We believe in safe, sustainable processes that have lasting, life-changing benefits. Our person-centered approach empowers individuals with a disability to lead their best lives by encouraging opportunities for involvement, choice, and accomplishment at home and within society. That’s the Songbird promise.

STA - Short Term Accommodation 

Songbird’s Short Term Accommodation – The Nest, is set in the tranquil area of Wadalba, Central Coast. The Nest offers farm-style surroundings where you can relax and rejuvenate whilst taking in the fresh air.

Participants and their informal supports need time to recoup and take a break, Short Term Accommodation allows for this to happen. It’s like a home away from home, a mini holiday that will help you recharge and refresh. 

Songbird is seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to engage in our Short Term Accommodation.

We are looking for reliable, qualified, and experienced Support Workers to join our new home located in Wadalba. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people's lives, we would love you to join the team and help our participants achieve their goals. 

Who are you?

Are you:

• Reliable – can YOUR team depend on you to show up?
• Passionate?
• Energetic with a can-do attitude (must)?
• A team player?
• Looking for a career change where you can make a difference to our community?
•  A problem solver? No mountain is too big; you always find new ways to do things!
• A good communicator (with a sense of humour)?

Do you have?

• A Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care, or be enrolled in your second year of study towards your higher qualification in a relevant field (required)
• 1 years’ experience within the Health, Care and/or Disability industry (required) (behaviours and mental health experience preferred)
• A Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (required)
• NDIS Worker Screen Check (required)
• Valid Australian Driver Licence (Red Provisional – minimum) (required)

Why work for us?

We:

• Career progression opportunities within our organisation - Invest in YOUR career today!
• Pride ourselves in our small worker to participant ratios.
• Provide opportunities to meaningfully engage with participants to promote their independence.
• Promote an engaging and supportive workplace.
• Focus on skills training and leadership development courses.