About the Company: The Fig Trees Disability Services is a prominent NDIS provider dedicated to client autonomy, social justice, and life-changing goals. We are currently growing our casual workforce within Adelaide's Eastern Suburbs and seek skilled, heart-led individuals to grow with us.
The Mission: Step onto the frontline of care. You will deliver person-centred assistance that aligns with custom NDIS support plans, ensuring our participants remain the central focus of our operations.
Key Tasks:
- Providing hands-on personal care (grooming, bathing, cooking, dressing) with maximum respect.
- Promoting community access, social integration, and transport to activities.
- Teaching and developing core skills like self-care and social interaction.
- Managing domestic tasks like shopping, cooking, and light housekeeping.
- Providing emotional advocacy and genuine companionship.
- Writing routine shift reports and upholding NDIS safety procedures.
- Liaising with the internal services team and client families.
What You Bring:
- Ideally, 6 months or more working in disability care settings.
- A Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or similar certification).
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, coupled with technical literacy and time management.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
- Qualification relevant to the industry
- Driver's Licence & Reliable, Comprehensively Insured Vehicle.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
- Valid NDIS Worker Check, WWCC, National Police Certificate.
- Completed NDIS Induction Modules.
- Manual Handling & Infection Control training.
- Smartphone.
Compensation & Perks:
- Strong Wages: $34.44 to $36.23 hourly (SCHADS Award, Level 2.1-3.2) depending on qualifications. Generous penalty rates for nights, weekends, evenings, and public holidays. Specific allowances for first aid, broken shifts, mileage, and passive sleepovers.
- Roster Choices: From 10 up to 38 casual hours per week. Shifts available 24/7 across days, afternoons, nights, and weekends.
- Team Environment: A welcoming, professional setting in Adelaide's Eastern Suburbs.
Join Us: Ignite change in your community. Apply today to secure your role at The Fig Trees Disability Services!
Employer Questions: If you are chosen for a phone screening, you will be asked about the following:
- Do you have any conflict of interest with The Fig Trees?
- Do you know anyone who works at The Fig Trees?
- Work for another company currently in the Support Work sector?
- Do you have your own business or ABN in the Support Work sector?
- Self-assessment of English skills
- Self-assessment of Communication skills with clients and staff
- Reason for leaving previous or current employment to work at The Fig Trees
- Weekly availability
- Your expectations in terms of shift hours and types
- Your expected pay rate per ordinary hour
- Do you have a current full Australian driver's licence?
- Working rights in Australia
- Relevant qualifications
- Do you have a National Police Check (or are willing and able to obtain one)?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screen Check (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
- Do you have a current Working With Children Check (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
- Have you completed any of the NDIS Worker Orientation Modules?
- Do you have current First Aid and CPR (or are you willing and able to obtain)?
- Do you have a current Manual Handling Certificate (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
- Do you have a current Infection Control Certificate (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
Pay: $34.44 – $36.23 per hour
Work Location: In person
