Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia Royal Rehab Private Ryde Full time
Published
April 12, 2024
Location
Merrylands & Abbotsford, Australia
Category
Default
Job Type
Casual
Casual opportunities in Merrylands, Abbotsford & surrounding areas
Salary packaging available
NSW unrestricted drivers licence essential
24/7 rotating roster - must be willing to work short shifts

About us

Breakthru is part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading provider of disability and rehabilitation services. We are a dynamic, innovative organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures.

Through the provision of high quality person-centered supports, we enable thousands of people every year to access the supports required for mental health, employment, disability & training needs.


Working with us, you will be supporting our customers to achieve their goals and aspirations with the aim of achieving sustainable employment.

About the role

Breakthru Home & Living has a large number of residential group homes across Sydney and surrounds. We are currently advertising for casual positions in Merrylands, Abbotsford and the surrounding areas.


The Disability Support Worker position is pivotal in promoting great outcomes for our customers in maintaining an exceptional quality of life.

Our role is to empower customer to have a fulfilling life, by actively participating in the community and maximising independence, underpinned by our core values of respect, working together, innovative thinking and honesty.


Your main Duties will include:


Assisting customers with activities of daily living including but not limited to Personal Care, Manual Handling, Transportation, Shopping, Community participation, medication administration, Health Care Appointments, Domestic and Cleaning Assistance, Cooking and Meal Preparation.

Providing person centered support as well as utilising a recovery focused approach to support customers to achieve their goals.
Utilising effective communication skills when interacting with customers, colleagues, supervisors and stakeholders.
Ability to operate effectively within a team environment, unsupervised and working individually to support the needs of our customers.
Being responsive when dealing with concerns relating to risk and customer care and an understanding of mandatory reporting guidelines.
Completing customer documentation, key worker reports, person centered plans, risk assessments, incident reports, progress notes etc.
Working with your Accommodation Manager to identify continuous improvements in regard to customer support needs and service delivery.

The ability to work across a 24/7 roster with shifts ranging from 3-10 hours, from active overnight shifts, short shifts and split shifts.

About you

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.
Willingness and availability to work short shifts.
Strong computer literacy skills.
Ability to work within Royal Rehab's value-based framework upholding the values of honesty, respect, working together and innovative thinking.
Robust understanding of the Disability Standards, and the ability to translate these standards into practice.
Self-motivated individuals with a positive can-do attitude.
Experience in working with customers with a range of physical, emotional & mental health conditions desired.

What we offer

Salary packaging:
Up to $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year (potential $5,206 in tax savings)

Benefits:
Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts

Career growth:
Genuine career opportunities

Work life balance:
Flexible work arrangements

Salary:
Competitive remuneration

Leadership:
Supportive and experienced leadership team

Culture:
Friendly and close-knit team environment


We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve.

A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.

What's next

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

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The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.


A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.

We do not provide sponsorship.

No agencies please.

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