Wesley Disability Services
- multiple casual positions available with shifts available in the weekdays, evenings and weekends
- based in the Clarence Valley region: Grafton, Maclean, Yamba and Iluka
- work in the area in which you reside
- learning and development opportunities available.
About us
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.
Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
About the program
Wesley Disability Service’s In Home Support Disability Program assists people living with a disability to lead fulfilling lives by providing life enriching care in the community. We offer quality care, encouraging clients to maintain independence, while catering for their social, physical and spiritual needs.
About the role
The Support Worker provides individualised support to clients appropriate to their needs, goals and aspirations. Services may be provided to clients their own home. This may include, but is not limited to, capacity building, personal care, community participation, transport, meal preparation and social activities for clients as well as developing skills in our clients to support their own day to day independence.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who genuinely wants to make a difference & is passionate about improving quality of life for our NDIS clients.
Support Workers will require a driver’s licence and comprehensive insurance. If successful in the position, you would be working in the area in which you reside.
About you
- minimum Certificate III in Individual, Aged, Disability Support, Community Care, Leisure & Lifestyle, Education Support, or equivalent
- First Aid Certificate
- previous experience working with disability (desirable)
- experience in monitoring clients and reporting behavioural or health changes
- experience with providing personal care, including the use of mobility aids
- well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
- understanding of WH&S issues and risk management for client home-based care and during transport of clients
- comprehensively insured & registered motor vehicle and current NSW driver’s licence
- those speaking a second language are encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Level 2, Pay Point 2. Other benefits include:
- kilometre and travel time are provided
- uniform allowance
- paid training and meeting time.
Apply now
Please indicate the area/town you wish to work. To apply, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria, using the subject line Support Worker to:
Donna Keene
Phone: 02 6588 1769
Email: donna.keene@wesleymission.org.au
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.