About Us
Since our establishment in 1992, Connect Ability Australia has been on a mission to empower individuals with disabilities throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, and beyond. We're driven by a commitment to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.


We provide supported independent living (SIL) style accommodation to people with a disability. This role includes working across a 24/7 roster, based on customer choice and needs, which would include morning, afternoon, evening, night, weekend and public holiday shifts. We have casual and part time positions available.


What You'll Do


As a Disability Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in helping individuals achieve their goals and dreams with:

• Customer Engagement: Supporting and mentoring our customers in daily living and delivery of person centered support.
• Domestic Support: Assisting customers with daily household tasks, ensuring comfort and independence.
• Personal Care and Medication Support: Providing essential care, medication assistance and maintaining scheduled appointments (including medical and allied health) to enhance the wellbeing of our customers.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious and satisfying meals tailored to individual needs.
• Building Professional Relationships: Establishing strong networking connections with customers, their families and all relevant stakeholders.
• Working Independently and Within a Team: Collaborating and taking initiative to ensure the customers support needs and goals are achieved.
• Customer documentation: Including documenting progress notes, completing incident reports, collecting individualised data and reviewing emails.

Why Choose Us?

• Base Rate of Pay: SCHADS Award Level 2
• Career Development: Enjoy tailored career development opportunities with leaders who are committed to your success.
• Salary Packaging: Options available for all permanent employees.
• Training and Development: Access both online and face-to-face training and development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We're here to support you in your personal and professional life.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and abilities.
• Subsidised Annual Flu Vaccination.

Requirements

• Available for at least 3 days per week working a range of shifts including, mornings, evenings, overnights and weekends.
• Relevant industry (Certificate III in Individual Support) or life experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• An inclusive, understanding and compassionate attitude.
• A reliable Smartphone, which you are prepared to use for work purposes.
• Computer proficiency including Outlook, Word, Sharepoint and Customised Connect Ability clinical management software.
• New South Wales Driver's License (minimum P2).
• Access to a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Nationally Recognised First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or the ability to attain one.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module or the ability to complete the training.
• Working with Children Check (paid Employee) or the ability to obtain one.
• Commitment to observing and implementing work, health and safety requirements.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and complex needs.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply now. Your role as a Disability Support Worker at Connect Ability Australia is more than a job; it's an opportunity to empower others and create a brighter future for the people we support.


To be considered for this role, applications must be submitted through Seek or our website. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.