Casual Direct Support Professional - Employment Services

CASUAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 
 

• Build strong connections with people with disability to provide quality support and achieve positive outcomes 

• Hourly Rate: From $36.22 + 25% loading for casuals (plus shift penalties where applicable) 

• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging options available for all staff (up to $15,900/pa) 
   

Who We Are:  

At Unisson Disability, we are solid in our belief that no one should be defined by their disability.  

We are passionate about enabling people with disability to live their best lives, in a world that can feel more restrictive for them than for others. We’ve been around for 99 years – no mean feat in this dynamic sector! The double S in our name is no typo either – you’ll get used to it, it’s a reference to our previous name ‘Sunshine’, a legacy for our groundbreaking founder, Dr Lorna Hodgkinson.  

Our Ideal Candidate:  

• Available to work 8:00am to 3:00pm on weekdays 

• Required to hold an NSW Driver’s License (P2/Full) 

• Willingness to drive a Unisson vehicle. 

• High levels of enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude.  

• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and capacity to perform the work required.  

• Prior experience working with people with disabilities or in a similar role (desirable)   

• Certificate III and/or IV in Disability and prior experience (desirable) 

About the Role:  

We are looking for a motivated, innovative and resilient person to provide support for a group of supported employees attending employment services based in Thornleigh. The supported employees require assistance to assist people with disabilities in an outdoor environment to complete grounds and landscaping works. They require support with complex behaviours and assistance in engaging in meaningful work.  

The responsibilities of the position include:  
 

• Support and encourage supported employees to participate work  

• Support clients with their personal care where this is part of the client’s person-centred plan. 

• Use the manual handling techniques that are specified in a client’s comprehensive person-centred plan. 

• Support each supported employee and interact with their family members and other stakeholders respecting their dignity, cultural background and religious beliefs. 

• Be part of developing, implementing, keeping records and reviewing each client’s comprehensive person-centred plan and behaviour support plan. 

• Work co-operatively as part of a team and treat all colleagues with respect. 

• Respond to all incidents and injuries in accordance with Unisson’s policies and procedures and the NDIS Quality Safeguards Standards. 

Who We’re Looking For 

• Hold a valid NSW Driver’s Licence (P2/full) and are confident driving Unisson vehicles 

• Energetic, compassionate, and emotionally resilient 

• Experienced in disability support (preferred) 

• Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable) 

Why Join Us? 

• Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay 

• 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Wellbeing leave + option to cash out annual leave 

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family 

• Flexible work options and individualised training 

• Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations 

How to Apply 

Click the link to apply with your resume and a short cover letter. 

If you have any questions, reach out to our HR team at *************************. 

Important 

All employees must have or be willing to obtain: 

• NSW Driver’s Licence (P2/Full) 

• First Aid Certificate 

• NDIS Worker Screening Check 

• Working With Children Check (if required for the role) 

Unisson is proud to be a smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and embrace a person-centred approach – for the people we support and the people we hire. Join us and help people live great lives.