Casual Support Worker in Liverpool

For more than 40 years, MDS has proudly supported people with disability and their carers across the Macarthur region. As a mid-sized, not-for-profit organisation, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred services that promote choice, opportunity and innovation. Our mission is to actively champion the rights and aspirations of people with disability, enriching lives through meaningful participation and valued roles in the community. Guided by a solid strategic plan and a long-standing commitment to social impact, MDS continues to grow, evolve, and strengthen its workforce and services.

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 workplace 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
• 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

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

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 ($43.23- $47.16).

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 encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.