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 employee’s 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:

• Flexibility of work within numerous disability programs
• Work hours to suit your availability
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Multiple program sites close to home
• Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement

About the Opportunity

MDS has a number of exciting opportunities for Casual Support Workers for our various programs .These positions are responsible for supporting adults and children with a disability with daily living skills, community inclusion, employment and participation activities.  This role would be well suited to someone who is passionate about supporting and achieving positive outcomes for others.

MDS Casual Support workers have the opportunity of working across a variety of our services including:

• Day Programs - supporting people with a disability in a group setting to access the community and achieve their goals
• Individual Supports - working 1:1 with a person with a disability in their home, community or in social supports including sleepover shifts - This is a high priority area of recruitment at this time
• Accommodation - 24/7 support at Macquarie Fields assisting people with a disability to live independently in their home, including awake shifts
• MDS Club - Attend events and social functions supporting people with a disability and their friends
• Recreation and Social Programs - including Youth Social and Living skills
• Short Term Accommodation - Weekends away supporting people with a disability
• Complete Property Services - Assisting people with a disability to maintain their employment in landscaping and yard maintenance 

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
• NDIS Worker Clearance
• Working with Children's Check
• NSW Driver's Licence (P1 or above)
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• A passion for supporting others
• Covid Vaccination

These positions are Casual, offering shifts across days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends to suit your availability. MDS Programs span across the Macarthur, Liverpool and Wingecarribee regions. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 2 ($40.26-$43.93). A copy of the position description can be found here

 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.

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