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 offers a rewarding career with:

• Regular 1:1 Shifts 
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Flexibility of working hours  
• Work hours to suit your availability
• Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement

About the Opportunity

MDS provide high quality support services to people with disability within our operating regions. We are seeking a flexible worker who can work across a span of a 7-day period and complete overnight sleep overs with shift premiums across the Macarthur, Liverpool and Wingecarribee regions. The hours will be guaranteed 16 hours per week with additional hours offered as they become available. All successful Support Workers that join the team will be good communicators with fluent English skills to ensure the right support for the participant.

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:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Qualification - current within 3 years
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - current within 12 months
• NDIS Worker Clearance
• Working with Children's Check (desirable)
• NSW Driver's Licence (P1 or above)
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• A passion for supporting others

This position is permanent part time for 32 hours per fortnight with additional hours offered as they become available, 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 ($33.41 - $36.46). Also offered is sick leave, annual leave, leave loading, first aid allowance and salary packaging. 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. Applications close 8.00am Monday 28 April 2025.

   Suitable candidates may be interviewed prior to close out date

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