Job Description

About us

Connecting Families vision and purpose is to bring communities together to ultimately create a better life for children, adults, and families. We provide short-, medium- and long-term accommodation for young people. Supporting our vision are our CARE core values - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our clients and each other.

About the role

We are currently hiring for our team of Disability Support Workers to support our Penrith area We want to provide a safe & loving environment and trauma-informed care. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a background in supporting youth and adults.

The key responsibilities of a Disability Support Worker include supporting the young person in the 5 following pillars of care:

• Daily living support
• Therapeutic support
• Education
• Wellbeing and engagement
• Mental health support
• Disability Support

Most importantly, you will act as a role model to demonstrate positive attributes that allow young people to learn and feel safe which will in turn encourage aspirations for the future, build resilience and reduce vulnerability.

About you

• Must have experienced with Young participants
• You have a weekly availability of 3-4 days for casual shifts
• You have completed a nationally recognised qualification of Certificate III or above in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
• You have previous experience working with young people, preferably within an accommodation setting.
• You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
• You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.

To apply for this role, you must hold or be willing to obtain the following:

• Relevant qualifications acceptable are: Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Degrees in relevant fields
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check or Yellow Card
• Employee Working with Children’s Check or Blue Card
• A current National Police Check
• A valid Australian driver’s license with own reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Hope and Healing Certificate (or willing to obtain one prior to commencing your first shift)

We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible. If successful, you are expected to attend Induction.

If you are passionate about bringing out the best version of yourself and in others, join us and click the "Apply Now" link.

We pay according to the SCHADS Award.