Disability Support Worker

About Us

Join us on a journey to make a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities. We're a rapidly scaling, not-for-profit organisation that believes in enabling independence and dignity through our work.

Job Overview

We're seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to join our support team as a Disability Support Worker. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients who require support with daily activities, personal care, and community access.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. As a Disability Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality support to clients with complex needs, including those with behaviours of concern (BOC) and autism. You will need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, using your problem-solving skills and creativity to develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Provide person-centred support to clients with complex needs, including those with BOC and autism
- Develop and implement individualised support plans to meet the needs of our clients
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of services
- Utilise your problem-solving skills and creativity to develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure compliance with organisational requirements
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has experience working with people with disabilities, particularly those with BOC and autism. You should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of trauma-informed care and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances, as well as being comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive hourly rate of $44.54 p/h weekdays after induction, plus salary packaging opportunities
• The chance to work with a dynamic and supportive team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A clear career path for assistants who want to progress into team leader or coordinator roles

What's Next

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills and experience we're looking for, please submit your application. We can't wait to hear from you

About Us

We're a rapidly scaling, not-for-profit disability support provider that believes in positively transforming the lives of people with disability. Our mission is to create the highest quality agency we can, ideally reshaping the sector as a whole. We've made it our mission to examine every part of what a support provider does, from how we structure our teams, to how we recruit and roster, to how we ensure the highest quality support, to how technology acts as an enabler for all that we do.

Roster and Availability

We operate a 24/7 service, and as such, you will be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekday and evening shifts. You will also be expected to commit to regular ongoing shifts and be flexible to fill in shifts for staff leave and pick up extra shifts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern (BOC)
• Experience supporting people with autism
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Ability to problem-solve and think outside the box
• Observant to the finer details; detail-oriented
• Well-organised and thoughtful, including supporting clients to plan for significant events
• Comfortable forming a genuine bond with the client
• Exuberant and engaging, with a mature outlook on life
• Ability to follow documentation protocols
• Full driver's licence and willingness to drive clients in your own car and in clients' cars/vans

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate the amazing differences we all bring to our work and we actively ensure that everyone feels safe and supported in our workplaces. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone and our hiring decisions will never be based on things such as gender identity, disability, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural background.