Sunnyhaven Disability Services is a leading not for profit provider of Disability Services in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas. We have been providing these services for more than 70 years and take pride in being participant-focused and delivering leading programs which enhance the skills and integration of our participants into the broader community.

If you are looking for a rewarding new role and you have these skills / experience, then we would love to hear from you! Sunnyhaven offers a competitive salary and training opportunities.

As a Direct Support Worker, you will be working to support the well-being of participants by understanding their needs, preferences and interests. The role includes a range of direct support services including personal and daily care to people with disabilities to help achieve their personal goals and aspirations, meet their physical, emotional and social needs to ensure a quality life with dignity, respect and social inclusion.

Our values are:
Act with Integrity: We are honest, accountable, reliable and always do what we say we will do
Be Bold: We are courageous and stand up for what is right and true
Focus on Others: We work ethically, respectfully, and with compassion
and we are looking for people who have these values to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for someone studying in a related field to gain experience working with people with disabilities and for passionate, experienced workers to further develop your skills and career in a dynamic organisation.

Selection Criteria:

– Knowledge of the complex needs of people with disabilities and strategies to enhance their abilities with genuine commitment to them in a service delivery environment.

– Ability to support residents to develop personal care, health care and hygiene, e.g. eating, dressing, toileting and bathing.

– Computer literacy and administration skills – good knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

– Demonstrated communication, organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.

– Ability to relate well to people we support and their families in delivering high quality outcomes.

– Ability to work independently and/or part of a team to pursuit team goals, sharing information, contributing to resolutions in a respectful manner.

– Knowledge of the NSW Disability Services Act and Disability Standards, Work Health & Safety Act and Regulations and Anti-Discrimination Act.

Qualifications & Education:

– Australian Driver’s Licence (Full licence)

– Current First Aid Certificate

– Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

– NDIS worker clearance (or willing to obtain)

NOTE – Disability Support Workers – Accommodation – willingness to work shift-work on a 7 day roster including weekends, sleepover shifts and public holidays as required.

To apply please email a covering letter addressing the above requirements for the position and your resume to recruitment@sunnyhaven.ngo.org.au.