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Casual Female Disability Support Worker - South Penrith
Part Time
Job description
Casual Female Disability Support Worker - South Penrith
At Unisson, we believe disability doesn't define anyone. With over 100 years of experience, we've supported people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our name pays tribute to our beginnings - with the double "S" symbolising our original name, Sunshine and the vision of our founder, Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.
About the Role
We're seeking dedicated Female Disability Support Workers to join our supportive team in South Penrith. In this role, you'll assist a group of clients with intellectual disabilities who live together in a shared home. They enjoy engaging in creative and sensory activities, cooking, spending time with loved ones and getting out into the community. You'll be a key part of helping them achieve greater independence and joy in their daily lives.
Key responsibilities include:
Who We're Looking For
Click the link to apply with your resume and a short cover letter.
If you have any questions, reach out to our HR team at .
Important
All employees must have or be willing to obtain:
- Empower People, Create Connections. Make a Real Impact
- Casual Hourly Rate: From $34.58 (plus applicable penalty rates)
- Benefits: Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging annually
At Unisson, we believe disability doesn't define anyone. With over 100 years of experience, we've supported people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our name pays tribute to our beginnings - with the double "S" symbolising our original name, Sunshine and the vision of our founder, Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.
About the Role
We're seeking dedicated Female Disability Support Workers to join our supportive team in South Penrith. In this role, you'll assist a group of clients with intellectual disabilities who live together in a shared home. They enjoy engaging in creative and sensory activities, cooking, spending time with loved ones and getting out into the community. You'll be a key part of helping them achieve greater independence and joy in their daily lives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver active support aligned with each client's goals and support plans
- Assist with daily personal care tasks (e.g., toileting, showering, dressing)
- Use safe manual handling techniques in accordance with individual plans
- Facilitate community access and transport using Unisson vehicles or public transport
- Build trusted relationships with clients, families and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports and records
- Work collaboratively within a close-knit team
- Respond appropriately to incidents in line with Unisson and NDIS guidelines
Who We're Looking For
- Willing to work weekdays, weekends, and public holidays
- Hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence (P2/full) and are confident driving Unisson vehicles
- Energetic, compassionate, and emotionally resilient
- Experienced in disability support (preferred)
- Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable)
- Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wellbeing leave + option to cash out annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible work options and individualised training
- Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations
Click the link to apply with your resume and a short cover letter.
If you have any questions, reach out to our HR team at .
Important
All employees must have or be willing to obtain:
- NSW Driver's Licence (P2/Full)
- First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check (if required for the role)
Required skills
working with children check
disability support
employee assistance program
first aid certificate
nsw driver's licence
salary packaging
ndis worker screening check
annual leave loading
flexible work options
cert iii/iv in disability
wellbeing leave
individualised training
free flu vaccinations
wherefit membership
milestone celebrations
p2/full
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Company information
- Company
- Unisson Disability
- Location
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Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Region, Western Sydney, Penrith Area, South Penrith
Australia - Posted
- 8 months ago
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