At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health and disability to achieve their goals and build independence.
- Company: ICLA, a passionate organisation dedicated to meaningful support.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role, salary packaging, ongoing training, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives every day while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in community services or related fields; Certificate III preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
- Make a Real Difference Every Shift
- Permanent Part-Time | SCHADS Level 2 | Salary Packaging Available
- Various Locations Across South East and Inner West Sydney
At ICLA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful life, exercise choice and build independence.
We're building a strong pool of passionate Support Workers to join our residential services across Sydney.
Whether you're experienced in disability, mental health or community services, or you're looking to take the next step in your support career, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with successful candidates considered for current and upcoming opportunities across our residential support services.
Why Join ICLA?
- Permanent part-time employment
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
- Comprehensive induction and buddy shifts
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and experienced leadership teams
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will work alongside people living with mental health challenges, psychosocial disability, intellectual disability and complex support needs to help them build confidence, develop skills and achieve their individual goals.
No two days are the same.
You might be supporting someone to attend an appointment, preparing meals together, assisting with personal care, teaching daily living skills, facilitating community participation or simply being a positive and consistent presence in someone's recovery journey.
You will be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support in a safe, respectful and recovery-oriented environment.
We're Looking For People Who
- Are genuinely passionate about supporting others.
- Build positive and respectful relationships.
- Stay calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Are reliable, accountable and committed to providing quality support.
- Believe in choice, independence and dignity for the people they support.
- Want to contribute to a positive team culture.
We also welcome applicants with diverse lived experience and transferable skills.
Essential Requirements
- Anon-judgmental, person-centred approach to supporting people withcomplex mental health, intellectual and psychosocial disability.
- Emotional self-regulationand ability to respond appropriately in challenging situations.
- Effective communication skillsand ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Experience in disability, mental health, aged care, youth work, nursing, community services or related fields.
- Certificate III in Community Services, Individual Support, Mental Health or a related field (or similar).
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 2 of shifts, (including at least one sleepover).
- Availability to work a minimum of two shifts per week.
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete support documentation.
A NSW Driver Licence is desirable.
Diversity Matters
We're committed to building teams that reflect the diverse communities we support.
At ICLA, we value the unique perspectives and experiences people bring to our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with lived experience and people of all genders.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Support Workers in Sydney employer: ICLA
ICLA offers a supportive work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact in the community by assisting individuals with mental health challenges and disabilities. The organization provides comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. With a stable and experienced Board, ICLA is committed to the long-term sustainability and strategic direction of its services.
