Life Skills Supporter, Level 1 (Support Worker)

• Multiple permanent & casual roles based in Inner West & South West Sydney
• Meaningful opportunities for qualified & experienced support workers
• Join a large, reputable not-for-profit organisation & make a difference

About the opportunity

The Life Skills Supporters will work in partnership with people with disability and their families and carers to enable them to live the life they choose as they make the most out of the NDIS. You will apply a person-centred approach and knowledge to assist participants with their daily life at home, in the community, education and at work, community, social and recreational activities, and other support as required.

There are multiple casual positions in Inner West Sydney and South West Sydney, and multiple permanent positions in Inner West Sydney.

More about you

You will have strong interest and experience working in the Disability sector, supported by qualifications in Social Science and/or Community Services.

You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to working with people with disability in order for them to build their capacity to gain more control over their lives, to pursue their goals for a good life and to play a valued role in their communities.

Preferably, you will have experience working with Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as planning, delivering and evaluating person-centred plans and services in a culturally competent manner.

Who we are

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is the services and advocacy arm of the Uniting Church NSW/ACT. Our services are in the areas of aged care, disability, early learning, family and community service, social just and advocacy and chaplaincy. As an EEO employer, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Why join us?

• Generous salary packaging arrangements and other benefits including an additional ex-gratia week of leave
• We are guided by our values of being bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate
• We are a flexible and family-friendly employer