Work with us

Are you outgoing, adaptable, and a great communicator? Do you have interests in areas like music, sports, art, food, or social activities? Are you looking to grow your skills in supporting NDIS participants? If this sounds like you, apply now!

Our NDIS Support Services team has openings for casual Support Workers to assist people in the community. Positions available across Metro Adelaide.

In collaboration with supervisors and colleagues, you'll provide personalised support to enable individual participants to reach their NDIS goals. 

You'll empower participants to make choices and take control of the support they receive to engage in community and daily activities to live a fulfilling and meaningful life .

Successful candidates will bring their skills, enthusiasm, and flexibility to support individuals with disabilities, their families, and carers. 

Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities is beneficial. 

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate and Salary Packaging benefits

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Career advancement options

• Flexible work arrangements

• Regular support and check-ins from your supervisor

• For the right candidates, there may be opportunities to move into a permanent role following a successful probation period.

Requirements

• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team contributor

• NDIS Experience (Minimum 6 months paid experience, please detail this in your resume)

• A full, unrestricted driver's licence with reliable car, this is due to being based in the community

• Certificate III or higher in Disability, Mental Health, Community services or similar qualification

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Willingness to work across Metro Adelaide areas

Selection for these roles will be based on the right fit for participants and demonstrated appropriate values for this industry.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services. 

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 

• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay

• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff

• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Since we are looking for the right fit for our clients; a custom cover letter addressing your passion for working in NDIS would be appreciated!

Tell us about yourself and why you want this role!

Due to higher than expected number of applications, we will be shortlisting and interviewing applications as they are submitted. 

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.