Disability Support Worker

7 months ago


Illawarra, Australia Lotus Ability Full time

**ABOUT US**

Our mission is to empower individuals living with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives filled with choice and independence. We aim to build **strength, resilience, and courage** to all individuals to provide the best-tailored care in a positive environment.

With a compassionate and person-centered approach, we offer a range of services designed to create a sense of belonging within diverse communities. Our services include community access, life skills training, mental health support, personal care & assistance with daily living in both community and supported accommodation settings.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and guidance within the NDIS space. We are here to support our participants on their unique journey, helping them achieve the life they envision.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Tasks may include:

- Attending to varying levels of personal care;
- Transport (with the use of your own vehicle);
- Ensuring participants continue to build capacity and participate in meaningful recreational, social, and cultural activities;
- Domestic assistance and mealtime management;
- Building capacity to uphold caring responsibilities for a child;
- Mental health support and behaviour management;
- Maintain and monitor person-centered care plans;
- Maintaining thorough records to meet individual goals as in line with their NDIS Plan;
- Adhere to NDIS guidelines including reporting and incident management;
- Build respectful and professional relationships with participants and their families.
- Uphold choice and control and ensure the rights of participants are always maintained.
- Uphold confidentiality and personal boundaries

Shifts range from 2 -10 hours per shift and you can be rostered up to 76 hours per fortnight (depending on availability and suitability). You will be rostered on permanent shifts each week with the opportunity to increase.

**ABOUT YOU**

Qualifications & Experience:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Worker Orientation Module;
- Working with Children Check;
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate;
- Current driver’s license and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle;
- Relevant qualifications or experience relevant to disability support industry.

**BENEFITS**

At Lotus Ability we offer:

- **Flexible working hours and permanent shifts with the benefits of casual loading**:

- Goal setting and opportunities for professional growth.
- Communicative and collaborative working environment.
- Regular "check-in" conversations with friendly management team to improve our services and better support our team.
- PLUS MANY MORE

If you have what it takes and want to join our team

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 38 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Shift work

Application Question(s):

- You will be required to use your personal vehicle to transport NDIS participants. Do you have access to a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle?

**Experience**:

- relevant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person



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