Support Worker

About Us 
Sunnyfield is an organisation focused on people, our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disability by creating choice and control. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield supports a brighter future for people with disability. This is an exciting time to join Sunnyfield as we embark on the expansion of our services across New South Wales.
About the Role
Want to be part of a fun and energetic team focused on the future growth of Sunnyfield? As a Community Support Worker, you will play an essential role in supporting and empowering people with disability to live a life of their choosing. Working in both a team environment and independently, you will provide a range of services assisting clients to live independently, be actively involved in their local community, and engaged in meaningful opportunities. 

We are looking for Permanent Part-Time who can work 50hours/fortnight and able to work at night (2 sleepover) with 4 female clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting clients to live an active lifestyle and participate in their community through the delivery of a range of person-centred programs
• Work to behaviour support plans by utilising positive behaviour strategies
• Assist and support clients with personal and hygiene care
• Manual handling and household tasks such as menu planning, cooking and cleaning
• Maintenance of progress notes and record-keeping
• Ensure the home is a safe and nurturing environment

About You

Similar to our clients, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This role is fulfilling but can be tough, requiring someone resilient both physically and emotionally. We’re after people that have a good heart, with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disability and have similar values to ours. However, it does help if you have:

• Flexibility to work multiple shifts a day including, early mornings, late nights, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays
• Ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties – and happy for this to be part of your job
• Current Australian drivers licence
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• NSW Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain
• High levels of enthusiasm, initiative and a positive attitude while acting with integrity, honesty and respect

Benefits

• Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
• Career pathways
• Learning and development, including paid training
• Access to professional counselling
• Discounted health insurance
• Collaborative and positive working culture, including regular wellbeing events

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks, including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

If you are passionate about empowering people with disability to live a life of choice, opportunity and independence and would like to work in a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

To join the Sunnyfield family, apply now with a cover letter and your resume.