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About the role – 2 x Casual Positions | Northern Suburbs
(Parafield/Salisbury)
Join our Disability Pathways team as a Casual Disability Support Worker, supporting two NDIS participants across Parafield and Salisbury.
These roles offer approximately 24 hours per week across morning, afternoon, evening, and active shifts, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as they become available.
In this role, you will provide person-centred support that enables participants to make choices, build on their strengths, maintain their independence, and work towards their individual goals.
Support may include assistance with daily living tasks, attending appointments, developing skills, and participating in meaningful community activities.
You will be supporting two women with different personalities, interests, and support needs, requiring a flexible and person-centred approach.
One participant enjoys spending time in the community, building positive relationships, learning new skills, and working towards greater independence.
She values support workers who are friendly, approachable, and encouraging, and who enjoy creating a relaxed and positive environment.
The second participant is a friendly and social young woman who enjoys shopping, visiting cafés and restaurants, trying new foods, and engaging with her local community.
She is seeking a caring and enthusiastic support worker who can support her to participate in the activities she enjoys, maintain her daily routines, and achieve the goals that are important to her while building a positive and trusting relationship.
About you:
You are a compassionate and reliable support worker who is committed to working alongside people to help them live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
You bring a positive attitude,



strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt your approach to suit individual needs and preferences.
Most importantly, you are committed to providing respectful, high-quality support and creating positive experiences for the people you support.
You will also have the following skills and experience:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
Experience supporting people with disability, psychosocial disability, or complex support needs.
Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to build trusting and respectful relationships.
Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
A flexible, reliable, and person-centred approach to support.
Why work with us?
BaptistCare offers a adaptable and supportive environment
where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
You'll also receive:
A competitive salary on
the SCHADS Award (Level 2) + super
Salary Packaging: Access
up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and
Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
A corporate health plan
with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
Free counselling for you
and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
Support for cultural and community obligations,



including up to five days of paid Cultural Leave
About us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation,
guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across
Australia for more than 110 years.
We support people to live better through
aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support
and housing.
We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller.
With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and
hopeful again.
That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through
communities of care.
Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and
close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as
applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date.
Closing Date is subject
to change without notice.
All staff are required to work within our code of conduct
and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to
safeguarding vulnerable people.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
Recruitment Agencies Please note:
This position is
being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.
We respectfully
request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees
directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition.
Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be
accepted.
Thank you.
We do not accept applications via email, however, for more
information, please see our website, or reach out to Tamuka Mamina at ******
for a confidential discussion.
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