Disability Support Worker

**Prospr Objective |** We aim to create a safe and caring environment that values each person’s unique needs and preferences, encouraging growth, independence, and belonging.

**Prospr Mission |** Our mission is to provide an optimal level of support with a difference. We genuinely tailor our supports to each individual's needs and actively incorporate their feedback to provide the best possible support.

**Prospr Values |** Join a cohesive team that prides itself on having high-quality disability support workers and mentors, who share our core values **Responsive**, **Caring**, **Honest**, and **Creative**.

**What we offer**:

- Competitive hourly and penalty rates based on the SCHADS award as below:
**Daytime** ($43.11)**:

- Evening**($46.43)**:

- Night**($47.24)**:

- Saturday**($58.13) **-** **Sunday**($77.59)**:

- Public Holiday**($89.42)
- We pay above the equivalent award rate
- Flexible morning, afternoon, and overnight working hours; **we will work around your schedule**.
- Ongoing **staff training**, supervision, and development - propelling your professional development
- Employee **mobile app** - claim shifts, access key information, and log your shift notes + mileage with ease.
- Recognition and **incentives** initiative.
- Fostering a **bottom-up approach**, as we believe our difference starts and ends with you.
- We may also have youth mentoring positions available.

**Your responsibilities in supporting people with disability**:

- Promoting independence and assisting people with disability in their daily routines such as household chores, personal care, meal preparation, and engaging in skill-building exercises.
- Implementing and following individualised plans (e.g. behaviour support plans, mobility plans) and employing a trauma-informed lens.
- Supporting people with disability to community events, appointments and social outings.
- Administering medication (training provided).
- Writing high quality and accurate shift notes. (training provided).
- Fulfilling our core values **Responsive**, **Caring**, **Honest**, and **Creative**in your everyday support.

**Key Requirements**:

- Hold a relevant certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree in a field related to disability support, or be actively pursuing relevant qualifications. **OR**Have at least 3 months of experience in supporting people with disability.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate.
- NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
- National Police Check within the last 12 months.
- A valid and current drivers’ licence, and your own vehicle with comprehensive car insurance.
- Experience in managing challenging behaviours (highly desired).
- Experience in complex care, such as PEG feeding (highly desired).

** Willingness to obtain the necessary requirements prior to commencement of employment is acceptable**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $43.11 - $47.24 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

- What are your interests or hobbies outside of work?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate?
- Please list any disability or related qualifications you have
- What is your current availability to work? (e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday - mornings, afternoons)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person