At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised support to individuals in their homes and communities.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Fighting Chance Australia.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, wellness days, flexible shifts, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible rostering and dedicated support from management.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Empathy, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
Join a compassionate, values-driven team supporting individuals across two co-located homes. We empower our housemates to live independent, enriching lives both at home and in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised in-home and community support aligned with individual interests and needs.
- Assist with personal care, healthy meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Support community participation, routine activities, and medical appointments.
- Maintain accurate case notes in the Client Management System.
Commute Requirement: Must reside within a 30-minute commute of the workplace.
Licensing & Checks: Full NSW Driver’s License, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check (WWCC), and Australian Work Rights.
Certifications: Current First Aid & CPR (HLTAID003) or willingness to obtain before starting.
Availability: Flexibility to work varied shifts including mornings (6am–10am), afternoons (3pm–10:30pm), sleepovers (10:30pm–6am), and weekends.
Core Qualities: High empathy, strong communication skills, reliability, and a person-centered mindset.
Desirable (Training Provided)
- Experience supporting complex cerebral palsy, epilepsy, stoma care, intellectual disabilities, or behaviour support. (A positive attitude and willingness to learn are most essential.)
Why Join Us?
- Salary Packaging: Maximise take-home pay by paying less tax.
- Health & Wellness: Access Wellness Days, Fitness Passport, and free confidential counseling via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Flexible Rostering: Shift schedules designed to work around your personal life.
- Training & Development: Complete accredited NDIS modules, specialised housemate care training, and ongoing career mentoring.
- Financial Incentives: Earn extra income through our Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
- Dedicated Support: Direct guidance from a central Manager who supports you every step of the way.
Fighting Chance is a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people and individuals with lived disability experience.
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