NDIS Support Worker
Job No:
ODMH1251
Location:
Wollongong
Are you ready to make a real difference and empower individuals to achieve their goals? We are seeking a compassionate NDIS Support Worker to support people with psychosocial disabilities in their journey to thrive. This rewarding fixed-term, part-time position offers the chance to work three days a week in Wollongong from mid/late May to late July 2025, providing leave coverage. Plus, there's the potential for a casual role to open up after this, allowing you to continue making a positive impact beyond July!
About One Door
One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.
About the Program
The NDIS aims to give people with disability better access to personalised, high quality, and innovative supports and services. A specific focus is to enhance the independence, social, and economic participation of people with disability and their carers. The NDIS uses a person-centered approach that aims to increase choice and control.
About the Role
The role uses a recovery-oriented approach to provide agreed NDIS services for people with a psychosocial disability who have NDIS Plans. The role will deliver centre-based/group activities and individual supports, to meet the goals of the people we support. As a team member, the NDIS Worker will work collaboratively with other team members to facilitate the effective operation of the team.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is passionate about supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities. You’ll be a team player who is adaptable, compassionate, and eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture. You'll be someone who upholds our values and embraces a recovery-oriented approach,
Your Benefits
- Make an Impact: Play a key role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life, even in a short-term capacity. While this is a fixed-term role, there is potential for a casual role to become available after, allowing you to continue making an impact beyond July.
- Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay through salary packaging, making your earnings go further.
- Fitness Passport: Enjoy discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centres with our discounted workplace health and fitness program—perfect for maintaining your health during your time with us.
- Great Team Environment: Work alongside a supportive team, managed by an experienced NDIS Centre Specialist, providing the guidance and collaboration needed to thrive.
Your skills and experience
For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description here.
- Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (e.g. mental health, peer work, disability) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of the NDIS and the NSW mental health system and local services, or willingness and ability to learn.
- Ability to use the recovery- based approach to assist people with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Demonstrated values consistent with person-centred ways of working and supporting the person’s choice and control.
- Ability to communicate effectively in all interactions with all stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of a team, with the support and guidance of the NDIS Project Manager.
- Demonstrated computer literacy to use Microsoft programs and the capability to learn other applications.
- Current driver’s licence and access to a fully insured motor vehicle.
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
How to apply?
If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application below (scroll down) by 11:59 PM, 11 April 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!
If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application below (scroll down) by 11:59 PM, 11 April 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Lindy Davies (NDIS Centre Specialist) on (lynette.davies@onedoor.org.au) .
Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!