INTERNAL ONLY - Permanent Support Workers
Job No:
MDS104
Location:
Campbelltown, Camden, Macquarie Fields and Liverpool
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 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 employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approached, 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:
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Salary packaging
- Multiple program sites close to home
About the Opportunity
MDS is seeking to employ multiple Support Workers for our Community Inclusion and Support department (Day Programs). We have a number of vacancies across various programs, and are accepting expressions of interest from existing Casual and Permanent MDS Support Workers.
The successful applicants will have:
- Positive feedback on past performance in your Support Worker role
- 'Provide First Aid' Qualification
- Working with Children Clearance
- Ability to obtain a Light Rigid Drivers Licence within 3 months of commencement
The positions available include:
| Program/Location | Days/Hours | Hours Per Fortnight | Contract Type |
| Miller | Monday - Friday 6.5 hours per day | 65 | Permanent |
| Mt Pritchard | Monday - Friday 6.5 hours per day | 65 | Permanent |
| Warby Street (capacity to work with behaviours preferred) | Monday - Friday 6.5 hours per day | 65 | Permanent |
| Edward House | Monday - Friday 6.5 hours per day | 65 | Permanent |
| Edward House - Male Specific | Monday - Friday 5.5 hours per day | 55 | Permanent |
| Macquarie Fields | Monday - Friday 6.0 hours per day | 60 | Fixed Term - 12 months |
| John Street (Camden) | Monday - Friday 5 hours per day | 50 | Permanent |
These roles are covered under the SCHCADS Award at a Level 2 ($26.21 - 28.74). Also offered is a first aid allowance, salary packaging and leave loading.
To express interest in any of these vacancies, please complete the form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
These are internal vacancies only. Applications for this role are open to current Support Workers at MDS (Casual and Permanent)
Applications will not be considered unless the below form is completed.
Applications close 9am, Monday 25 March 2019
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s licence and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and are required to provide a clearance for working with children. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.
Macarthur Disability Services Ltd considers being a man is a genuine occupational qualification for those identified positions under s 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people