Coastlink is the Central Coast’s most trusted Disability and Aged Care provider.

Established in 1985 as a non-profit organisation, we began by providing family-based care for children living with disability. Over the last four decades, our services have expanded. Today, we provide quality aged care, disability supports and accommodation options to people of all ages with a variety of physical, intellectual, sensory, social or age-related abilities.But our commitment to improving the daily lives of our clients remains unchanged. Every day, we change the lives of people living with disability by removing barriers to their success and empowering them to live a life of their choice.

Are you looking for:

- A agile career in the disability sector with a variety of work options;
- Flexible working hours including: day, afternoon/evening, weekends, overnight shift work (both inactive and active night shifts), early starts from 7am for bus runs.
- Additional hours of work/shifts to supplement your current work commitments in supporting and promoting individual skills and abilities of people with disabilities.
- Competitive hourly rate and penalty rates on evenings, nights and weekends.

Recruitment is underway for disability staff workers to work with a male client residing in the Peninsula and also for candidates to join our Respite and Supported Independent Living Teams.

1. Coastlink has a male client residing on the peninsula who is looking for experienced support workers to join his team.

He has a physical and mild cognitive disability and requires support 7 days per week across 2 x 6 hours shifts per day

in his home and the community. You will be working in the family home so having a friendly but professional manner

is a must. You must be available for day and evening shifts and the occasional (inactive) overnight when the client attends respite at a nearby holiday park.

2.



Coastlink is looking for support staff to join our Respite and Supported Independent Living Teams.

Successful applicants must be available to work overnight (inactive) shifts and weekends.

We have shifts available across a 7-day roster which include day, evening and overnight shifts.

Most supports will be provided from our two lodges at Watanobbi, however some shifts could be allocated

at locations across the Central Coast.

Benefits:

- Mileage reimbursed;
- Salary Sacrificing available to all permanent staff;
- Will consider Part time conversion after 3 months service;
- Flexibility in hours and shifts through Award provisions;
- Journey cover for travel;
- Paid ongoing training and professional development;
- Supportive team environment;
- Employee Assistance program; and
- Uniform supplied.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- A minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) Or similar Or relevant experience if working towards a relevant qualification or a Certificate III in Aged Care willing to complete an additional four units to gain the Disability qualification.
- Valid Australian Drivers Licence.
- A current First Aid Certificate.
- Experience with hoisting and manual handling.
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of NDIS and the NDIS Practice Standards.
- A passion to embrace and apply Coastlink’s values and ethics to foster a culture of positive support, client empowerment, honesty, accountability, inclusion, respect and empathy.
- A NDIS Worker Screen Check, Working with Children Check
- To be a courteous representative of Coastlink in all undertakings with service users, their carers and in the community and portray a positive public image at all times.
- A strong desire to empower people with disabilities and a commitment to supporting and promoting their individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals.

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🏢 Coastlink Respite Care
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