LS Disability Support Worker

1 week ago


Newcastle City Council, Australia Lifestyle Solutions Full time

- Disability Support Worker

- Warabrook NSW

- Must be happy to do some personal care

- Must have full NSW Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance.

Own It – How we get the job done

Lifestyle Solutions provide innovative and flexible person-centred support for people living with a disability. Support Worker to assist a customer to become more independent, in their own home and in the community.

As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

- Mentoring and skill development – guiding customers to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies

- Coaching independent living skills such as cooking, domestic and social skills

- Administering medication and adherence to individual support plans

- Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports

- Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, feeding and dressing when required

- Helping customers engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities

- Personal care is a must, and must be comfortable and knowledgeable in doing so.

- Diabetes knowledge or training is ideal

- Peg feeding knowledge is ideal

- Community Access will also be a requirement at certain times.

Make It Matter – What you will bring to make a difference in other’s lives

- Be willing to work a variety of shifts which includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekends

- Versatile communication skills including the ability to interact with both verbal and non-verbal customers

- Current driver’s license (mandatory requirement)

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain)

- Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003

- Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or similar, would be advantageous

Keep Calm and Be Happy – How you will interact with people and other benefits

Joining Lifestyle Solutions will give you the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of your customers. Our team is here because we care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:

- Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award

- Team based structure and an inclusive culture

- Ongoing training & development

Respect – Who we are and why we do it

We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. You can learn more about us here.

Join Us – Next steps

All applications must be lodged online.

For more information on these requirements, please click HERE.

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Natalia Reali E: nreali@possability.com.au

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