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:

• Opportunity to make a difference
• Work close to home
• Rewarding work environment

About the Opportunity

MDS is seeking to employ Permanent Part Time and Casual Mental Health Support Workers and experienced Support Workers who have worked with participants with behaviors that can escalate, to provide 1:1 supports, within our Individual Services program. This position is required to provide direct support and work in partnership with participants in all areas of daily living, recreation, communication, community participation and social interaction. Support may be provided within participants home, or in the community.

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, including lived experience of mental illness, 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
• NSW Driver's Licence (P1 or above)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Covid – 19 Vaccination (2 x shots)
• Experience working with people with a disability
• Experience working with people who have a lived experience of mental illness

The permanent positions have various hours per week available (3-38 hours) casual position hours will vary depending on the needs of participants. Shifts are offered across Monday-Sunday. Regular shifts are able to be provided for the right candidate 11am - 3.30pm, Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Roles are covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 2 ($30.46 -$33.23) Permanent/$38.08 - $41.54 Casual ). Permanent roles are also entitled to Annual leave and Salary packaging.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.

Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.

Applications close 8am, Monday 2 June 2024

 to their own vehicle. Applicants will need to provide a NDIS Worker Screening Check. 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