Disability Support Worker

3 weeks ago


North Lakes, Australia Inclusive Support Service Full time

**Job description**

Are you an enthusiastic, energetic and experienced Disability Support Worker, with a genuine passion for helping others in your community? Inclusive Support Service is a client-focused NDIS Registered Provider who believe in providing a standard of care that we would want for our own families We are currently looking to expand our team of highly-skilled, committed, and reliable Disability Support Workers in the following areas:

- Moreton Bay (including North Lakes, Narangba, Petrie, Deception Bay, Kallangur, Burpengary).

**Duties**:
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

- Personal Care assistance, such as toileting, showering, grooming, dressing and assistance with medication;
- Domestic Duties, including general household cleaning/ tidying and meal preparation;
- Monitoring the well-being of the clients and reporting/ documenting their progress;
- Empowering participants to set and achieve their personal and professional goals;
- Encouraging clients to develop independence in their everyday lives, both in the home and out in the community;
- Encouraging clients to participate/progress in their desired educational, vocational, and well-being programmes;
- Transporting clients to appointments (e.g. medical, therapeutic, social, grocery shopping, etc.);
- Supporting clients to establish and maintain social relationships by participating in recreational activities and facilitating community inclusion;
- Fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders;
**What we expect from our staff**:

- Proactive and client-focused - Taking time to familiarize yourself with the client’s needs and goals; the ability to form a step-by-step plan towards achieving clients’ goals and seeing it through in practice;
- Positive and engaging - Creating a positive environment for your clients by encouraging and empowering them in their daily lives;
- Flexibility - willing to work a combination of shifts which may include short (2hr) and long (up to 10 hour) shifts, weekends, sleepovers / active overnights;
- Reliability - Being dependable and punctual, and demonstrating a commitment to the client and the company alike;
- Professional Integrity - Demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness;
- Accountability - The ability to self-reflect, accept feedback, and the desire to work towards better practice;
- Effective communication - Utilizing verbal, written, and active listening skills with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders;
- Being a team player - Developing good working relationships and participating in team meetings.

**Essential**:

- Cert III or above in Individual Support, Community Services or similar
- Paid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation certificate
- Open QLD Driver’s License; own vehicle with fully comprehensive car insurance and registration
- Smartphone with internet access
- Covid-19 vaccinated, in accordance with current state-mandated vaccination requirements for staff working in disability accommodation
- Valid working visa (where applicable)

**Preferred**:

- Min. 2 years’ industry experience. Must be comfortable and confident with personal care and in the use of mobility aids, wheelchairs, shower chair, manual / electric hoist
- Experience supporting clients with intellectual care needs (desirable)
- Experience supporting clients with mental health care needs (desirable)

**What we offer**:
We recognize that highly skilled and passionate staff play an integral part in our organization and contribute to the wellbeing of our clients. We are equally committed to the wellbeing of our staff and strive to promote a happy and supportive working environment. As a member of the Inclusive family, you can expect the following:

- Fair Pay - Our staff are paid in accordance with the Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award Scheme. The pay band is determined by industry experience and qualification. Penalty rates for nights, weekends, and public holidays apply;
- Induction training and on the job training, such as buddy shifts, with our experienced and friendly Team Leaders
- Approachable and supportive Management Team
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including free access to our online learning tools & programmes.

We are inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australian South Sea Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI and people with a disability.

**PS: Not quite what you are looking for?**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.08 - $41.54 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- How many years of industry-related experience do you have?
- Do you hold a Cert III or above in Indiv



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