About the role
Our Support Workers work with our clients in their homes throughout the Hunter region providing support with practical activities including but not limited to assistance with personal care, social support, shopping, meal preparation, light housework, medication assistance, transport to medical appointments, etc. all aimed at making our clients lives manageable. while at the same time helping them live their best life.
About you
You do not need to have any previous experience to apply for this role, we will teach you everything!
However, you must be a passionate and caring individual who is looking to make a difference in the lives of our clients (older people or people who live with disability) by supporting them with practical activities making their day-to-day life manageable and allowing them to live at home independently.
Together with:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent – advantageous but not essential, you can complete this through our traineeship program
- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- A current reliable, well-presented vehicle with comprehensive insurance cover
- Current Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccinations (including COVID-19 Booster)
- Willingness to obtain evidence of protection against the infectious diseases listed in the relevant policies of NSW Health relating to the ComPacks project: Diphtheria, Measles, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Mumps, Varicella, Tetanus, Rubella, Tuberculosis, (Influenza is recommended)
Why work with ADSSI?
- Guaranteed hours
- Fully paid traineeship opportunities
- Competitive hourly rate + paid travel time + paid kilometres (0.92 / kilometre)
- Eligible for $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging plus $2,600 meal entertainment card annually
- Paid bonus schemes e.g. $500 for referring a friend (conditions apply)
- Continuous learning and development opportunities to build a personalised career pathway
- Employees are also provided with a mobile phone, a uniform, PPE, access to flexible working conditions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a paid ADSSI day
We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background, people living with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.
How to apply
Apply through Seek by clicking on the “Apply” button or download the form and apply on this website.
For further information, please contact Leanne Lamaro, People & Culture Manager, on 0432 167 105.
We are situated on Darkinjung, Wonnarua, Awabakal and Gringai lands and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of these lands. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection and contribution to this land.
