At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a man with a Traumatic Brain Injury to live independently.
- Company: Southern Cross Community Healthcare, dedicated to community support since 1984.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, specialised training, and rewarding work that gives back.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for care, driver's licence, and willingness to obtain necessary checks.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 22 $ per hour.
- Disability Support Worker - Wollongong (Females Preferred)
- Southern Cross Community Healthcare – Wollongong NSW
- 1d ago , from Southern Cross Community Healthcare
We are currently seeking a Disability Support Worker who lives in and around the Wollongong Area to support a 43-year-old man with a Traumatic Brain Injury to remain living independently within his home.
While your skills/qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values, attitude, and cultural alignment with Southern Cross are essential.
- At Southern Cross we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values which include:
- Care and Respect
- Teamwork and Integrity
Duties include but not limited to
- Assistance with personal care tasks
- Assistance with therapy tasks
- Medication administration
- Use of mobility equipment
- Light domestic assistance
- Meal preparation
- Community participation
You will be supported by qualified healthcare professionals and would get the necessary training and skills to do the best job you can.
Job Type
Contractor
What you need
- Passionate about caring and committed to client wellbeing
- Current references
- Current driver's licence and your own car with insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain (mandatory)
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain (mandatory)
- Working With Children Check – Paid (mandatory)
- Certificate III (Ageing and Disability) or Equivalent
- Thursday3:00pm – 9:30pm
- Friday fortnightly 3:00pm – 9:30pm
- Sunday fortnightly 7:00am-10:00am
- Flexible to pick up relief hours
What's in for you?
- Competitive Industry pay rate
- Industry leading Specialised Training
- Learning & development opportunities to set you up for success
- Rewarding work that helps you to give back to the community
A Little Bit About Us
Southern Cross has been arranging support for people in their communities throughout NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and ACT since 1984.
We arrange the provision of an extensive range of aged support and disability services for people in their private home and community.
Disability Support Work is an important and rapidly expanding industry with high levels of satisfaction and security.
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Disability Support Worker – Wollongong employer: Southern Cross Community Healthcare
Southern Cross Community Healthcare is an exceptional employer located in Parramatta, offering Registered Nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. With a strong focus on work-life balance, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth within the community care sector, employees are supported through comprehensive training and a collaborative work culture that values care, respect, teamwork, and integrity. Join a dedicated team where your skills and values align to create positive change in the community.
Contact Details:
Southern Cross Community Healthcare Recruitment Team
