Disability Support Worker

2 months ago

Wallsend, Australia Accomplished Choice Solutions Full time

ACS is dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality support to individuals with disabilities and mental health. Our mission is to empower our clients to lead fulfilling lives by offering personalised care and support. We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Disability Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Personal Support**: Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- **Health and Safety**: Monitor and manage clients’ health needs, including medication administration, and reporting any changes to healthcare professionals.
- **Emotional Support**: Provide emotional support and companionship, fostering a positive and encouraging environment.
- **Goal Setting**: Collaborate with clients and their families to develop and implement personalised care plans and goals.
- **Household Assistance**: Support clients with household tasks such as meal preparation, light cleaning, and organising their living spaces.
- **Advocacy**: Advocate for clients’ needs and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in all aspects of their care.
- **Documentation**: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clients’ progress, incidents, and any changes in their condition.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, family members, and support staff to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

**Qualifications**:

- **Experience**: Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.
- **Skills**: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.
- **Certifications**: NDIS WC, Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
- **Other Requirements**: Valid P2 driver’s license OR full drivers license and reliable transportation may be required depending on the role and location.

**Working Conditions**:

- **Environment**: The role may involve working in clients' homes, community settings, or SIL facilities.
- **Hours**: Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- **Physical Demands**: Ability to assist with physical tasks such as lifting or supporting clients, and standing or walking for extended periods.

**Why Join Us**:

- **Impactful Work**: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- **Supportive Team**: Be part of a dedicated and compassionate team committed to excellence in care.
- **Professional Growth**: Opportunities for training and career advancement in the field of disability support.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • Disability Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Nextt Group Pty Ltd Full time

    At Nextt, we are committed to delivering person-centred care to people living with disabilities. As a leading NDIS provider in Australia, we want to connect with highly committed disability support workers so we can deliver responsive and creative support to our clients in their everyday lives. We are passionate about understanding our clients and supporting...

  • Disability Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Breakthru Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a reliable and passionate individual to join our Community Supports program as a Disability Support Worker. In this role, you will support people to access the community, participate in activities, and engage in social events.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport individuals to access the community for shopping, appointments, and...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Wallsend, Australia Breakthru Full time

    Description Excellent hourly rate - lots of hours available! Weekend hours available with additional loading on your rate Support community access, social engagement & activities Fantastic benefits and career progression opportunities Increase your take home pay with up to $18,550 in salary packaging benefits every year! ...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Wallsend, Australia Breakthru Full time

    Description Excellent hourly rate - lots of hours available! Weekend hours available with additional loading on your rate Support community access, social engagement & activities Fantastic benefits and career progression opportunities Increase your take home pay with up to $18,550 in salary packaging benefits every year! ...

  • Disability Support Worker Nsw Hunter

    5 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia National Community Solutions Full time

    National Networks Plus (NNP), is a premier not-for-profit staffing agency. Our Disability & Community Support Worker roles provides great work-life balance! - Your Schedule - Your Way! Self-Rostering app allows you to pick shifts ahead of time according to your schedule. - Work-life balance and flexibility. Work when you want to. - Extensive training and...

  • Disability Support Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Sunnyfield Disbility Services Full time

    About UsSunnyfield Disability Services is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disability. Our mission is to empower individuals to live a life of choice, opportunity, and independence.About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our Wallsend Hub team. As a Support Worker, you will...

  • Disability Support Practitioner

    2 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    Location Wallsend, NSW, Australia Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. Your duties will include: - Delivering personalised support in a group home setting by assisting...

  • Disability Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Uprety Home Care Full time

    Uprety Home Care is an NDIS Registered Provider that provides Support Workers and Registered Nurses to NDIS Participants across Newcastle, Sydney and The Central Coast. We are currently hiring for an experienced support worker to assists a young participant with their care. Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning 6am-8am Monday and Friday...

  • Disability Support Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Wallsend, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    LocationWallsend, NSW, AustraliaAt Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and...

  • Disability Support Practitioner

    5 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    Location Wallsend, NSW, Australia Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. - Based on Awabakal land in Newcastle, we currently have opportunities for you to join our team and...

  • Disability Support Practitioner Accommodation

    5 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    Location Wallsend, NSW, Australia Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. - Based on Awabakal land in Newcastle, we currently have opportunities for you to join our team and...

  • Disability Support Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    Job Title: Disability Support PractitionerWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Practitioner to join our team at Cerebral Palsy Alliance. As a Disability Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling lives.About the RoleThis is a...

  • Disability Support Practitioner Accommodation

    3 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    LocationWallsend, NSW, AustraliaAt Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and...

  • Disability Support Practitioner Accommodation

    4 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    Location Wallsend, NSW, Australia Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. - Based on Awabakal land in Newcastle, we currently have an opportunity for you to join our team and...

  • Disability Support Practitioner Accommodation Specialist

    2 months ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    LocationWallsend, NSW, AustraliaCerebral Palsy Alliance is a leading provider of disability support services, committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. We value diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and champion equitable opportunities.We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a...

  • Disability Support Practitioner Accommodation Specialist

    2 months ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    LocationWallsend, NSW, AustraliaCerebral Palsy Alliance is a leading provider of disability support services, committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. We value diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and champion equitable opportunities.We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a...

  • Community Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Wallsend, Australia Sunnyfield Disbility Services Full time

    About UsSunnyfield is an organisation focused on people, our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disability by creating choice and control. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield supports a brighter future for people with disability. This is an exciting time to join Sunnyfield as we embark on the expansion of our...

  • Disability Support Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    Disability Support Practitioner - AccommodationCerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking a passionate and dedicated Disability Support Practitioner to join our team in Newcastle. As a Disability Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients to develop and maintain independence, and advocate for their individual needs.Key...

  • Disability Support Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Practitioner to join our team in Wallsend, NSW. As a Disability Support Practitioner, you will work in a group home setting, providing personalized support to clients with disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver personalized support to clients, including assistance with daily...

  • Disability Support Practitioner

    6 days ago

    Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

    Role OverviewCerebral Palsy Alliance seeks a dedicated individual to support clients with disabilities in our lively accommodation houses in Newcastle. As a Disability Support Practitioner - Accommodations, you will deliver compassionate care and empowerment to our clients, promoting their independence and well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport clients to...