A Career with Purpose
Join our growing team across Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
The team members at Sylvanvale are motivated, resilient and caring individuals who unite in making a significant contribution to the lives of people with disability.
Who is Sylvanvale?
Sylvanvale is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations. We pride ourselves on best practices and quality support.
Our team of dynamic staff support people with disability to reach their full potential, across Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Why Work for Us?
Working as a disability Support Worker is one of the most challenging yet rewarding careers you can pursue. You have the ability to leave work each day, knowing you have supported people with disability to live richer, more inclusive lives.
Whether you have experience in disability or not – we’d love to hear from you.
Here are a few of the many benefits available to our team:
Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements available to staff
Training and development that enables our team to achieve their best, both personally and professionally
Career opportunities and the ability to work with highly experienced leaders
Salary packaging which means you pay less tax and take home more pay
Employee Assist Programs available for all staff and their families
Make a positive difference in someone’s day, every day
Sylvanvale specialises in supporting people with disability. Every one of our participants is unique, with their own needs, interests and talents. Our role is to listen to the people we support and provide them with tailored solutions and the right environment in which they can flourish and live the life they choose.
A day in the life of a disability Support Worker could involve:
- Developing programs to support people with disability to reach their individual goals.
- Going on outings and other social activities;
- Performing household tasks including cooking, cleaning and shopping;
- Being a companion during daily activities;
- Helping people with a disability to maintain contact with their family, friends and advocates;
- Helping people with a disability develop and maintain independence and safety in personal care, toileting, health care and hygiene.
Sylvanvale is required to conduct a Criminal History Record Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (if applicable) as part of the pre-employment process. Due to the nature of this work, Sylvanvale requires all potential employees to undergo a functional assessment.