Disability Support Worker - Community Living

Opportunities are available for skilled and passionate staff to join our team! Various shifts across 24/7 hours available at multiple locations around the Newcastle /Hunter Valley area, to suit individual circumstances.

Join a long-standing, people – centred organisation, apply today!

About Us:

For over 30 years, ConnectAbility Australia has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by connecting them to meaningful communities, resources, and services. Founded by passionate community members in Newcastle in 1992, we’ve grown into a leading not-for-profit service provider throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Hunter Region, and the Central Coast.

We support almost 1,800 individuals of all ages, empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team. We have casual and part-time positions available across a range of locations in the Hunter region, in our 24 independent living homes. With various shifts available (day and night) to support our customers, we can work with you to accommodate priorities outside of work.

• Customer Engagement: Working within a team as well as independently, you will support and mentor our customers in daily living and delivery of person-centered support, helping them to live their best lives;
• Domestic Support: Assisting customers with daily tasks, including meal preparation, personal care and medication administration, ensuring comfort, care and independence;
• Transportation: Taking our customers where required to various activities, medical and Allied Health appointments;
• Relationship Development: Establishing strong networking connections with customers, their families, health professionals and all relevant stakeholders
• Customer documentation: Including completing progress notes, incident reports, monthly reports, collecting individualised data and reviewing emails.

Why Choose Us?

• Work with a long-standing, values - based organisation, we are passionate about our customers and our staff. With an average tenure exceeding 6 years, our people stay longer!
• Flexibility and support for work-life balance (subject to shift availability)
• Salary Packaging options (available for all permanent employees)
• Training and Development: Access both online and face-to-face training and development programs:
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and abilities and celebrate diversity;
• Discounted corporate gym memberships available;
• Discounted retail and health insurance options;
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP): To support you and your immediate family;
• Free Annual Flu Vaccinations.

Requirements:

• Availability to work a range of shifts including, mornings, evenings, overnights and weekends (however preferences will be accommodated where possible, depending on customer needs).
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Certificate III in Individual Support) or life experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An inclusive, understanding and compassionate attitude, with a passion for excellence in customer care;
• A reliable Smartphone, which you are prepared to use for work purposes.
• Computer proficiency including Outlook, Word, SharePoint.
• New South Wales Driver's License (P1, P2 or full license)
• A Nationally Recognised First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or the ability to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module or the ability to complete the training.
• Working with Children Check (paid Employee) or the ability to obtain one.
• Commitment to learning and implementing work, health and safety requirements.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and complex needs.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply now. Your role as a Disability Support Worker at ConnectAbility Australia is more than a job; it's an opportunity to empower others and create a brighter future for the people we support.