About the role

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!

Perks
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
Versatile work options and individualised training
Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations

📌 Casual Direct Support Professional Ground Works Thornleigh (Australia)
🏢 Unisson Disability
📍 Australia