United for Care is not your standard disability care provider. We are a disruptor in the sector, looking to center people, not processes. Our unique solutions provide greater care, independence, and permanence for vulnerable and disabled people, inspiring lifestyle freedom.

• Locations - Petersham
• Schads Level 2 - 3 depending on experience
• Permanent part time and casual positions
• 24 x 7 roster with penalty rates

We are growing rapidly and have a rewarding opportunity for support workers with experience in providing care in complex behaviours, mental health or acquired or traumatic brain injury (ABI/TBI) to support our clients living with Huntington’s Disease.

About us

We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home, and to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide tailored apartment accommodation and 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.

About the Position

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centered support to assist residents achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.

The responsibilities include:

• Provide services to meet the individual needs of people with disability, which may include transferring and hoisting, personal care, domestic duties and medication administration
• Behaviour support for psychosocial clients, skills development training and social support
• Keep up to date with participants needs and care plans, including changes to participants care needs.
• Facilitate community inclusion and participation, dependent on individual needs, abilities and preferences, and support participants to establish and maintain relationships and interests through access to community activities and services.

About You

You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:

• 2 years’ experience supporting people in a related community services sector
• Qualification in disability, mental health, or related field (highly desirable)

• Experience supporting complex behaviours and mental health and exposure to clients with acquired or traumatic brain injuries (highly desirable)

• The ability to recognise and interpret non-verbal cues with our Huntington participants (highly desirable)
• A clear understanding of professional boundaries and restrictive practices
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and under pressure
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clear case notes
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate as part of a diverse team and work autonomously

Your application for this position will require you to have the following (or willing to obtain):

• National Police Check (verified in the last 6 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance (obtained from Service NSW)
• Evidence of 3 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine
• Unrestricted Australian Driver’s License
• Current First Aid Certificate

Want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Apply now to join our passionate team!

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email Sam Vorachit, Recruitment Specialist sam.vorachit@unitedforcare.com.au

At United for Care, we are an organisation that provides Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value lived experience and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.