Support worker

Who Are We?

Ability Options provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.

We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.

The Role

Location: Seven Hills, NSW (some travel required across multiple sites)

Employment: Casual

Remuneration: $36.22 per hour + super + salary packaging. 

We are on the lookout for experienced Support Workers to join the Day Program in Seven Hills! 

Must be available to work between 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday. 

As a Support Worker, you will work collaboratively within the team to support and provide service to participants in line with the values of the organisation. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Providing personal care including toileting, showering, dressing and feeding as required.
• Helping participants explore their interests and hobbies through range of programs and recreational activities.
• Transporting participants to events and appointments.
• Admin duties such as completing progress notes, charts and incidental reports.

If this is you and you have a genuine passion and caring attitude towards individuals living with disabilities, then we are looking for you to come and work for us!

 Essential Requirements of the role:

• Ability and willingness to provide personal care and support
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm
• Experience working with people with complex medical issues i.e. epilepsy etc.  
• Experience working in Community and Day programs. 
• High level of resilience and emotional intelligence
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated flexibility in methods of alternative and augmentative communication, particularly being able to use active listening skills
• Undergo a satisfactory background check including NDIS Workers Check and/or Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Hold a current driver's licence (minimum P2) 
• Flexible to travel from time to time to support your team and your participants
• Valid First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) 
• Have personal mobile device that meets our system requirements, which is typically a device purchased in the last three years
• Right to work in Australia
• Comprehensive Car Insurance and Motor Vehicle Registration
• Certificate III in Disability Services (desirable)

Culture and Benefits

Ability Options is a value driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We have built an inclusive and progressive culture at Ability Options encouraging everyone to continue to learn and develop their career whether that is through coaching and mentoring or leadership training. 

In return for skills and experience, our people receive a competitive remuneration package, access to Fitness passport, employee discounts, a rewards and recognition program and the ability to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packaging.

If you are passionate and have the desire to unlock possibilities for those we support, then we would love to hear from you!

Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a disability.

Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.