Disability Support Worker

• Join a values driven, family friendly organisation
• Casual positions, based in Albany
• Availability to work overnights and some weekends

Reach further with us

We are looking for disability support workers to provide exceptional care across multiple clients in theAlbany region. Our clients require support across all areas of daily living from shopping, supporting to find and maintain employment,cooking and personal care. The support will also include helping our clients to access their local community, participate in recreational activities and develop their independent living skills to promote choice, inclusion and independency.

This is a casual position, with approximately 20 hours available per week. High needs experienced preferred, but not essential. Full training will be provided.

What you will bring

You will have a good understanding of person-centered practice andare passionate about supporting people with a disability.

To be successful you will have:

• A certificate III in Community Services (Disabilities) and/or equivalent experience
• Ability to physically care for high needs individuals
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Demonstrated a contemporary understanding and attitude towards working with people with a disability
• Ability and willingness to use own electronic devices (such as smart phone) for work purposes
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends

The successful candidate must have full working rights within Australia, possess a current NDIS Worker Screen (or willing to obtain), a current National Police Clearance, a WA Working with Children Check, Provide First Aid Certificate and a WA Driver's Licence.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state. In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do.

$41.76 per hour (includes casual loading)+ 11.5% Superannuation

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you. To apply, please click on theapply buttonand follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

Suitable candidates will be shortlisted as they present themselves - don't delay applying

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.

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Child Safe:Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive:We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart:Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.