We are looking for a motivated, innovative and resilient person to provide support for a group of supported employees attending employment services based in Thornleigh. The supported employees require assistance to assist people with disabilities in an outdoor workplace to complete grounds and landscaping works. They require support with complex behaviours and assistance in engaging in meaningful work.
Key responsibilities
- Support and encourage supported employees to participate in landscaping work
- Use the manual handling techniques that are specified in a client's comprehensive person-centred plan
- Support each supported employee and interact with their family members and other stakeholders respecting their dignity, cultural background and religious beliefs
- Be part of developing, implementing, keeping records and reviewing each client's comprehensive person-centred plan and behaviour support plan
- Work co-operatively as part of a team and treat all colleagues with respect
- Respond to all incidents and injuries in accordance with Unisson's policies and procedures and the NDIS Quality Safeguards Standards
About you
- Hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence (P2/full)
- Confident driving Unisson vehicles
- Energetic, compassionate, and emotionally resilient
- Experienced in disability support (preferred)
- Experience with Landscaping / Gardening preferred
- Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable)
- First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check (if required for the role)
About us At Unisson Disability, we are solid in our belief that no one should be defined by their disability. We are passionate about enabling people with disability to live their best lives, in a world that can feel more restrictive for them than for others. We've been around for 99 years – no mean feat in this dynamic sector!
Benefits
- Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wellbeing leave + option to cash out annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible work options and individualised training
- Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations
📌 Casual Direct Support Professional - Ground Works (Thornleigh)
🏢 Unisson Disability
📍 Thornleigh
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