Wesley Disability Services
- multiple casual and part-time positions available in the Greater Sydney region
- shifts available during the weekdays, evenings and weekends ranging from 2hr to 6hrs
- work in the area in which you’re comfortable
- 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 “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.
About the program
Wesley Disability Service’s in-home support disability program empowers people living with a disability to lead fulfilling lives by providing compassionate, life-enhancing care. We emphasize maintaining independence while addressing social, physical, and spiritual needs.
About the role
Support Workers provide individualised support to clients appropriate to their needs, goals and aspirations. Services may be provided to clients in 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 comprehensively insured vehicle. If successful in applying for the position, you would be working in the area in which you reside.
About you
- Certificate III in Individual Support or Disability Care
- 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. Other benefits include:
- kilometre and travel time are provided
- paid training and meeting time
- uniform allowance
- attractive salary packaging benefits for part-time staff.
Apply now
Applications will be considered when received. Please indicate the area you wish to work and any additional language proficiency. Submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria with the subject line Support Worker to:
Lawrence Udorji
Email: lawrence.udorji@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.
