Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Illawarra, Australia EMP Supports Full time

EMP Supports

Disability Support Worker Position


EMP Supports opened its doors in July 2021, with a mission to provide only the best disability support services for NDIS clients, focused on promoting choice & control.


The company started out as just one employee, CEO & Founder, Emily Perkins, and is now extremely proud of it's consistent and rapid year on year growth.

At EMP Supports, choice and control is our primary focus.

This means allowing our participants to have the right to make their own decisions about what is important to them and to decide how they would like to receive their supports and who from.


Role Responsibilities

  • Provide disability & mental health support to NDIS participants
  • Availability on 3+ weekdays minimum
  • Participate in various community access activities
  • Weekend availability desired, but not required
  • Work with clients and staff in 1:1, 2:1 & 1:2 ratios
  • Personal care for clients: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
  • Social support and transportation for social activities, sport & rec activities, shopping/groceries assistance, travelling and support clients to medical appointments and more
  • Support clients with domestic duties: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
  • Supporting clients with complex and/or challenging needs and behaviours
  • Monitoring the wellbeing of clients and reporting on their progress
  • Provide updates and shift reports on client progress and/or behaviour charts following each shift
  • Present the best version of yourself each and every shift

For You

  • Above award pay rates + Superannuation
  • Excellent company culture we are a tight knit bunch
  • Career development & professional training
  • Supportive & friendly environment
  • Opportunity to study with us Great opportunities to undertake Cert III/IV/Diploma courses
  • Ongoing training with various practitioners in the field
  • Quarterly staff training
  • Immediate start
  • Casual position with view to become permanent P/T or F/T
  • Assist clients to thrive within the community and living independently
  • Build relationships in the community
  • Unlimited access to the employee assistance program

What You Need

  • Current First Aid Certificate/CPR
  • NDIS Workers Check
  • Covid19 Safe Infection Control Certificate
  • Valid Right to Work in Australia
  • Current Australian Drivers Licence
  • Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Good interpersonal skills & written/verbal communication skills
  • Possess an empathetic, compassionate & caring attitude
  • Desired, but not essential: Personal care/hoist experience
  • Desired, but not essential: Previous experience supporting people displaying behaviours of concern

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
$ $43.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Shift work

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to support all types of disabilities and behaviours?

Licence/Certification:

  • Drivers Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 19/09/2023

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