Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) CASUAL
Do you want to support people to be independent and reach their goals?
Do like flexible work where no two days are the same?
Suitable for students studying Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Nursing, OT, Exercise Physiology, Speech, Counselling, and Allied Health Assistants
Must be available at least 4 days per week including at least 3 weekdays
Must have full or p2 Australian car license & reliable car to drive clients
We are seeking friendly, energetic individuals who are looking for a rewarding role as a Community Support Worker.Entry level and experienced positions available.
This is the perfect second or student job where you can work as many hours as you want per week.
Excellent for any occupational therapy, nurse, social work or psychology students looking to get real-life experience in the field.
We are big supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Majority of our available shifts are Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm in the evening.
Base rate$*****per hour (plus superannuation) forentry level candidates.
Higher rates on weekends and evenings or
Base rate$*****per hour (plus superannuation) forexperienced candidateswith relevent qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
Hours range from 10to 30 hours a week depending on your availability and preferences,shifts are3-6 hours onaverage.
Driving between clients houses for shifts is required so access to a reliable car is a must.
Fixed rate travel allowance for driving between clients houses provided when working more than one shift in a day.
Our clients need reliable and consistent support workers.You must be availableat least 3 full dayson an ongoing basis including weekdays (which is when most of our clients require services).
Must have a reliable car and be a confident driver to assist clients to access the community (reimbursement for kilometres and tolls provided whilst on shift).
We offer part-time roles to suitable staff after they have been with us for more than 6 months with a consistent roster of clients.
About Us




Ready Enable is disability support service provider assisting people to live independently in the community.Our mission is to provide personalised solutions to allow our customers to live their best lives.We have a range of clients of all ages with disabilities, mental health and other conditions across Sydney.
Ready Enable is a non-religious and independent organisation.
We provide person-centred services focusing on the individualpreferences andchoices.
We support adults and young people with disability, older people and those who just need some help around the house, or out-and-about, or even on holidays.
We provide social support and therapy assistance for mental health recovery as well.
Working at Ready Enable means there will be lots of opportunities to progress your career as the company expands.
Locations
We are currently recruiting for clients in:
Eastern Suburbs
Inner West
Redfern
Ashfield
St George Area
Lower North Shore
Duties include all of the below tasks:
Driving clients and running errands - an Australian drivers license and car are a MUST HAVE
Assist people to live as independently as possible in their own home and in the community, remove barriers and engage in a full life
Some personal care including helping people shower, getting dressed and performing daily activities, laundry etc.
Providing social support to people with disabilities and people recovering from mental health issues
Assist people with physical and psycho-social disabilities to remain independent in their own homes
Assisting with light housework, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen, bathroom
Occasionally provide therapy assistance to support the implementation of physical, speech, OT and psychological plans and strategies (as directed by their allied health teams)
Assistpeople to get out and about in the community




Assist people get to and from appointments, fill in forms and apply for other supports like social housing, employment or other entitlements
Hanging out and making plans to try new thing
Help with cooking and doing dishes, planning meals, groceries
Keepingclientscompany and providing positive social support and build confidence
Reviewing and updating care support plans
At Ready Enable we believe that by supporting our workers to thrive, they will deliver the best supports to our customers.
We offer training,supportand team meetingsthroughout your employment with us.Unlikeother service providers and online platforms, we won't send you anywhere without a proper risk assessment and careful matching with customers.
We take your work, health and safety seriously,weprovideregularface-to-face support and check-in phone calls to make sure you are well supported.
MANDATORY Requirements (must have or commence process before applying):
Australian Drivers License + own vehicle or access to a reliable vehicle to drive clients places and run errands
Must be available at least 3-4 full days per week minimum
Level of physical fitness for manual handling and domestic tasks (lift up to 10kg)
Current1st Aid Certificate & CPR
NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
NDIS Worker Check (NDIS WC)
Yearly Flu vaccinations
NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation Modules (Free - Online)
Reliable, responsible attitude towards work (available at least 3-4 days each week)
Access to the internet & smart phone for rosters and client reporting
Confident driving skills
Education or training in disability, mental health or community services
Qualifications or studying towards Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Speech and Allied Health Assistants, or Community Services.
Registered and Enrolled nurses looking for flexible community work
Please note that all successful applicants will be required to obtain an NDIS WORKER CHECKand provide references before commencing work.See here for more detailshttps://
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📌 Community Support Worker (Disability & Mental Health) Casual (New South Wales)
🏢 Ready Enable
📍 New South Wales