Disability Support Workers – Coffs Harbour

About us:

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a National organisation that provides a number of direct and indirect (aka Agency) services to the Healthcare Sector. We are currently experiencing a HIGH demand for skilled Disability Support Workers  to work with our NDIS Participants and Host clients in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW. This role is to support children with a variety of disabilities.

HCA is highly regarded within the industry and we are a leading supplier of staffing services to Hospitals, aged care and community organisations throughout Australia, so the opportunities for our workforce is extensive.

About the role:

• This is a casual role, though there are opportunities to evolve to a Perm Part-time role within HCA and/or transition to a Permanent employment with our Host organisations.
• Mixture of day shifts (AM/PM), Sleepovers, Awake duties and weekends are available- something to suit everyone’s availability.
• Indirect (Agency) shifts have a minimum engagement of 3 hours though are more often between 4-8 hours in length
• Various types of shifts available such as; In Home (daily living assistance), Community (Community access & engagement support) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) 

 About you:

This role is diverse!  If successful, you will be given the opportunity to work with a variety of leading disability organisations, in a variety of support environments.  This is a great way to continue building your skills and professional networks. 

You are in control of your availability, so you nominate when you can work and we will try and match shifts to your skills and availability so you can achieve a REAL work/life balance!
  
To be considered for this role you will need:

• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19
• Minimum 6 months (FTE) Relevant experience
• Experience working in Residential Settings is highly regarded
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate – (or willing to obtain)
• Current NDIS Workers Screening (or Acceptable check)– (or willing to obtain)
• Current Working with children clearance – (or willing to obtain)
• Smart phone (HCA uses an APP for managing your work)
• Unrestricted Australian drivers license*
• Comprehensively Insured vehicle that can be used to transport participants for community access is Highly regarded

* It is common for NDIS participants to require transporting due to challenges accessing public transport options, therefore, staff may be required to utilise their own vehicle or, if available, a company vehicle, to carry out community access.  For these reasons applicants will need to hold a suitable AU Drivers licence.

To apply for this role, please follow the link and submit your resume. HCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.