Disability Support Workers Sydney North Shore, Multiple Locations

Disability Support Worker – Sydney North Shore

• Empower People, Create Connections. Make a Real Impact

• Part Time Hourly Rate: From $36.22 (plus applicable penalty rates)

• Benefits: Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging annually
  
  

About Us – Unisson Disability

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 Disability Support Workers to join our supportive teams in the following locations.

·         Mount Colah

·         Epping

·         Hornsby

·         Normanhurst

·         Wahroonga

·         Eastwood

·         Asquith

·         Ryde

·         Cherrybrook

·         Marsfield

In this role, you’ll assist a group of clients with various disabilities and daily support needs, who live together in a shared home. You’ll be a key part of helping them achieve greater independence and wellbeing in their daily lives. Operating under the active support model, the role involves support with all activities of daily living including psychosocial support, physical support, support maintaining their household, support maintaining health and wellbeing. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering active support aligned with each client’s goals and support plans
  
  
• Supporting with daily living activities in their home including cooking and cleaning
   
• Assisting with daily personal care tasks (e.g., toileting, showering, dressing)

• Using safe manual handling techniques in accordance with individual plans

• Facilitating community access and transport using Unisson vehicles or public transport

• Building trusted relationships with clients, families and external stakeholders

• Maintaining accurate documentation, reports and records

• Working collaboratively within a close-knit team
  
  
• Responding appropriately to incidents in line with Unisson and NDIS guidelines
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Willing to work active night & sleepover shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  
  
• Experience with high complex needs clients including PEG/PEJ and CPAP is highly desirable

• Hold a valid NSW Driver’s Licence (P2/full) and are confident driving Unisson vehicles which include large cars or vans

• Energetic, compassionate, and emotionally resilient

• Experienced in disability support (preferred)

• Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable)
  
  

Why Join Us?

• 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
  
  

How to Apply

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 peoplehelp@unisson.org.au.

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)

Unisson is proud to be a smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and embrace a person-centred approach – for the people we support and the people we hire. Join us and help people live great lives.