LEAP Social Services has proudly supported the community for over 10 years. We provide person centred, strengths-based support to people across NSW.
As a Support Worker, you will provide safe and respectful support to children, young people and NDIS participants. We pair workers with participants based on experience, skills and personal interests to build positive connections and relationships.
- Family Time Visits: Supervised support to ensure all persons are positive and safe during visits.
- In-Home Support: Flexible care in-home to assist with domestic duties, routines, care of children.
- Youth Mentoring: 1:1 support for children and young people to increase skills and work towards goals.
- Supervised Transport: Transport for children and young people to school, TAFE, appointments etc.
- Respite: Essential short-term support, in home or within the community.
- Labour Hire: Providing support to children and young people through externalnon-government organisations through Individual Placement Arrangements (IPA)and therapeutic care settings (ITCH, TSIL, SIL, ICM)
- Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC): Accommodation based inSouth-West Sydney providing a therapeutic respite environment to children, young people and NDIS participants.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training, induction, and professional development
- A responsive on-call management team to support you in the field
- A safe and inclusive workplace that values diversity
- Career pathways in disability, youth, and community services
- A meaningful opportunity to enrich lives and strengthen communitiesYou must hold:
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) – employee clearance
- National Police Check (within last 12 months and NO disclosable outcomes)
- Current NDIS Worker Check
- Valid Driver Licence (minimum P2) and a safe, roadworthy vehicle withcomprehensive insurance
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Access to a laptop or mobile device for reporting
Qualifications (minimum Certificate IV or working towards) in areas such as:
- Disability, Community Services, Health Services, Youth Work, Early Child Development/Education, Psychology, Social Work, Teaching, or related welfare studies.
- A minimum of (2) years’ paid experience in a field related role.We are seeking applicants who:
- Commit to child safety and uphold the NSW Child Safe Standards and NDIS Code of Conduct
- Demonstrate respect, reliability, and integrity
- Work flexibly, including at short notice when required
- Understand the importance of professional boundaries and confidentialityWe strongly encourage applications from:
- Male support workers (high industry demand)
- People who are bilingual
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- People with experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslandercommunitiesThis role is oDered on a casual basis and suits students or people seeking flexible hours.How to ApplyPlease submit your application with a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, include any language skills, cultural background, or lived experience that may strengthen your ability to support [email protected]
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.88 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
