NDIS Support Worker - Casual

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Seniors and Disability Services team provide a range of quality, direct services to the Cumberland community to promote social inclusion, enhance quality of life and increase capacity for seniors and people with disability to participate in the community whilst maintaining overall wellbeing and independence.

The team are focused on the delivery of Cumberland’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026, the creation of more liveable places and inclusive communities, recognising the rights and contributions of people with disability and championing diversity within the Cumberland community.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Seniors and Disability Services team for casual NDIS Support Workers to provide a range of quality direct services.

This position is responsible for providing meaningful and necessary direct support to adult customers with disability in accordance with their care plans and NDIS goals. Transporting customers safely to outings, maintaining customer attendance records and ensuring that customers are engaged in the program they are attending is also part of this diverse role. 

The successful applicant will require:

• Class C drivers licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Demonstrated ability to relate and engage with people with disability and their carers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound written skills with a demonstrated ability to write clear and concise care support notes and mandatory forms
• Ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and have good time management skills
• Experience working with volunteers.

Download the position description here for more information. 

Position information: This is a casual position working casual shifts including weeknights and weekends, as required, based on various program and service delivery. 

• Tuesday to Thursday evenings: 4:00pm to 9:30pm 
• Friday: 9:30am to 3:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:30am to 4:30pm or 5:00pm to 11:30pm

This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 6 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a hourly rate of $32.53 to $37.41 per hour plus 25% casual loading, weekend penalty rates (where applicable) and 11% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned swimming pools
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community. It is a condition of employment that all applicants produce evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.

Enquiries: Telephone Paul Spiteri, Access and Inclusion Team Leader on 8757 9797 for further information.

Closing date: 11:59 pm, Monday 8 April 2024

  HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire.  You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.