Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employees a culture of Respect, Quality and Empowerment, in line with the MDS values.

MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Flexible Work practices
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Multiple locations close to home

About the Opportunity

• Are you passionate about helping others?
• Do you want to work close to home?
• Do you want to be a mentor and role model for others?

MDS are seeking passionate individuals to assist people with a disability in a 1 on 1 setting. You will be engaging your participants in their home or community. Our participants want support workers who share their interests and can help them achieve their goals. 

Below is a summary of some of our participants you may be working with:

• Participant 1 is a woman seeking assistance to live in her own home independently. She would like reliable and committed support workers to provide her assistance in personal care, mobility assistance (from a wheelchair), Diabetes care, domestic duties and social support. Shifts are available Monday-Friday 730am-530pm and Saturday/Sunday 730am-1130am in Georges Hall
• Participant 2 is a woman seeking a support worker to connect and engage with in social supports in her home, and being taken out into the community to cafes, restaurants, movies and shopping. Shifts are available Wednesday 930am-130pm Wednesdays

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Supporting people with a disability and their family/carers in achieving life learning, recreation, employment and educational goals and aspirations
• Engage with people with complex care needs to support achievement and encourage further independence
• Provide personal care, living skills, transport, other services and support.

The successful applicant will have:

• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Qualification - current within 3 years
• HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - current within 12 months
• COVID-19 vaccination
• NDIS Worker Clearance
• Valid Working with Children's Check
• Driver's Licence (P1 or above)
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• A passion for supporting others

The Positions are available as Casual or Part Time on the hours outlined above. Work is available with other participants and with our other MDS programs should you wish to work additional hours. This role is covered under the SCHADS Award as a Level 2 Social and Community Worker ($40.26 - $43.93 per hr Casual).

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.

Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.

Applications close 8am Monday 28th August 2023

It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check, NDIS Worker Clearance and are required to provide a clearance for working with children. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.

MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people