Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference? As an NDISSupport Worker at UnitingSA, you'll helpindividuals live independently & work towards their goals byengaging with their communities & finding and keeping a job,including individuals living withpsychosocial disability and mental healthchallenges. This is more than a job, it'san opportunity to empower, support, and create meaningfulchange every day. At UnitingSA, we're all aboutcompassion, inclusion, and person-centred care,with a strong focus on recovery-oriented andtrauma-informed support. If you're dedicated to supportingothers and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact, thiscould be the perfect role for you!

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About the Role:

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As an NDIS Support Worker, you'll play acrucial role in helping individuals achieve their goals, maintaintheir wellbeing, and navigate the impacts of mental ill-healthwhile participating fully in their communities. Many of the peoplewe support experience fluctuating mental health, emotionaldistress, or reduced capacity at times, and require patient,consistent, and strengths-based support. Whether it's assistingwith daily living tasks or fostering opportunities for social andeconomic engagement, such as exploring & keeping a job, you'll bemaking a tangible impact every day.

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We have a range of permanent part-time andcasual vacancies available, offeringflexibility and the opportunity to work in a rewardingenvironment.

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What You'll Be Doing:

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- Supporting participants with daily living activities inline with their NDIS plans.
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- Encouraging community participation and helping individualsbuild confidence in social and workplace settings.
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- Providing person-centred care that respects individualchoices and aspirations, using recovery-oriented andtrauma-informed approaches.
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- Collaborating with families, carers, and otherprofessionals to deliver holistic support, including mentalhealth and psychosocial supports.
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- Upholding confidentiality, diversity awareness, and highprofessional standards, including appropriate boundaries andduty of care in complex situations.
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What We're Looking For:

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We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate person whogenuinely cares about making a difference. You'll thrive in thisrole if you:

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- Have a Cert III in Community Services, DisabilitySupport, Peer Work, experience working in MentalHealth or a related field (or equivalentexperience).
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- Hold a current SA driver's licence.
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- Have a DHS Working with Children Check and an NDISWorker Screening Check.
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- Have experience providing community support, one-on-oneclient care, and working with individuals facing complexchallenges.
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- Possess solid communication skills and the ability tobuild meaningful relationships.
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- Understand the NDIS framework and have knowledge ofdisability and mental health-related issues.
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Why Join Us?

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- Salary packaging benefits - Take home moreof what you earn, with up to $15,900 tax-freeearnings and an extra $2,650 tax-free formeals and entertainment.
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- Work-life balance perks - Enjoy 16weeks paid parental leave and17.5% annual leave loading.
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- Personal and professional development -Access training and growth opportunities to advance yourcareer.
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Prioritise your well-being with confidential supportservices.
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- Exclusive discounts - Save onnovated leasing options.
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Why UnitingSA?

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UnitingSA is committed to building a compassionate,connected, and inclusive community, drawing onover 100 years of experience supportingindividuals and families across South Australia. As an NDISSupport Worker, you'll be part of a team of a registeredNDIS provider who build genuine relationships & work alongsideparticipants to achieve their goals. Whether through one-on-onesupport or community engagement, your role will make a meaningfuldifference. UnitingSA values its employees, offering opportunitiesfor career growth and development, recognising that when our teamthrives, so do the people we support.

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We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, and people with all abilities anddiversities.

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Don't forget, you don't need to tick every box!

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Our application process is mobile-friendly for yourconvenience.

📌 NDIS Support Worker (South Australia)
🏢 UnitingCare
📍 South Australia