Make a difference in your local community
Opportunity to work for a leading disability services provider
On-the-job training provided
About us
Thorndale Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that provides support and services to people with disability in the Nepean region. Established in **** by a passionate group of parents of children with intellectual disabilities, Thorndale continues its legacy of advocacy, support, and engagement for those participating in its services. Our vision is to ensure that all people with disability live in a community whereequalityis a way of life.
The role
Our Disability Support Workers are key to what we do – empowering people with a disability to live, work and learn in a positive environment that enriches their lives. We are looking for enthusiastic people who have a genuine desire to work with people with a disability in their daily life. They need to be patient, compassionate, and have a smile ready to share. This is a challenging but rewarding chance for you to make a positive change in our participants' lives and also become a part of our successfulteam.
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
contributing to the overall care, health, and well-being of participants
supporting the social engagement and inclusion within their community




household tasks – household cleaning, laundry, assisting with the preparation of meals
skill development – shopping, cooking, catching public transport, money handling
transport to appointments and/or shopping
providing support and assistance to help achieve individual personal goals
About you
To be successful in this role you require the following:
minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability or the equivalent) or working towards
experience working with people who have a disability and challenging behaviors
flexibility to undertake the various shifts Monday – Sundayincluding, morning, afternoon, and awake shifts
strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of person-centered approaches to care
current NSW Drivers Licence
current First Aid Certificate
current NDIS Workers Screening Check (or be willing to apply for one)
Remuneration
Wages and conditions are in accordance with the Social Community Homecare and Disability Award ****.
Thorndale appreciates the time and effort candidates have taken to submit their applications however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Thorndale Foundation
📍 Sydney