Casual Support Workers - Youth and Recreation
Job No:
MDS214
Location:
Macarthur, Liverpool and Wingecarribee Regions
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.
About the Opportunity
MDS is looking to build a team of reliable causal support workers to work across a number of youth and recreation programs that assist participants with minimal support requirements to access the community in a fun and engaging way. So if you are a fun and energetic person looking to support young people with a disability then our high quality programs may be for you!
These include:
- Youth programs (7 - 17 years) such as School Holiday Program and Youth Social Program
- Adult Programs (18 - 36 years) such as Living Skills, Men's Social and Women's Social
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
- Supervise participants and encourage their involvement in a range of activities - depending on age group these include a variety of leisure activities such as city trips, lunch/dinner outings, movies, go karting, ticketed sporting events and musicals, golf and days at the park.
- Follow MDS safety, policy and reporting requirements
- Promote a fun and engaging environment
The successful applicant will have:
- The availability to work each school holidays
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Qualification - current within 3 years
- HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - current within 12 months
- Valid Working with Children's Check
- Driver's Licence (P1 or above)
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Mobile phone
- The ability to work with minimal supervision
- A passion for supporting others
Desirable:
- Experience working with children or people with a disability
Please note that this vacancy is recruiting specifically for Youth and Social Programs. If you are interested in Day Programs, Individualised Services or Accommodation Programs, please complete the general Casual Support Worker Application.
These positions are Casual, offering hours/shifts based on the needs of programs and the individuals being supported. MDS Programs span across the Macarthur, Liverpool and Wingecarribee regions. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 2. All successful applicants will need to provide NDIS Worker Screening Check number, or complete a NDIS Worker Screening Check and complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
Applications will not be considered unless the application form is completed.
This is an open advertisement and has no closing date. You will be advised when your application has been received.
We will contact you directly if you have been successful in gaining an interview.
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. 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