Casual Female Disability Support Worker

**Company description**

Healthy Life Community Services (HLCS) is committed to empowering individuals live a more fulfilling life with enjoyment, purpose and independence. Our prime focus is on creating a boundless list of opportunities for people with disabilities to develop new skills, build confidence and enhance social relationships.

**Job description**

HLCS is currently recruiting for female casual Disability Support Workers (as this is the preference of our participants) who have mental health experience to join our team in our mission to empower our clients in achieving their NDIS goals and realizing their life aspirations.

The shifts we're recruiting for are as follows:
Thursday 11am-2pm (and be available to cover Monday and Friday when necessary)

Friday 12pm-6pm (and be able to cover Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday when necessary)

**Both participants have dogs, so if you are allergic to or are fearful of dogs we will not be able to roster you on these shifts.**

We also have shifts in the Ipswich area

**Key role**:
As a Support Worker, your primary role will be to offer support to participants. You will play a vital role in promoting their autonomy, ensuring they have choices and control over their lives, and assisting them in reaching their individual goals. Your dedication to empowering participants and helping them achieve personal growth will be paramount in this position.

The range of tasks you may undertake as a Support Worker includes, but is not restricted to:

- Providing prompts for personal care activities
- Accompanying clients to their appointments
- Assisting in facilitating community engagement
- Ensuring a safe and positive environment during community outings
- Supporting clients in achieving their NDIS objectives as well as personal goals

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensuring compliance with the service agreement requirements of each funded package and meeting all specified deadlines
- Assisting participants in attaining positive outcomes aligned with their personal goals as outlined in their NDIS plan.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Working independently within the community or the participant's home.
- Actively participating in corporate and community events.
- Transporting participants to various services and appointments
- Delivering high-quality support to participants with varying levels of needs.
- Providing detailed reports after each shift.
- Undertaking additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

By fulfilling these responsibilities, you will contribute to the overall well-being and progress of our participants, ensuring their satisfaction and success in their NDIS journey.

**Your position details**:

- Employment Type: Casual

As a casual employee, you will enjoy flexibility in your work schedule while receiving a competitive hourly rate.

**Essentials**:

- NDIS Worker Screening clearance
- Blue Card certification
- A Queensland Drivers License
- Comprehensive car insurance
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- NDIS Workers' Orientation module completion
- Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or ASD (desirable)

These additional qualifications and clearances are necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of our participants, as well as to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.

**Work Authorization**:Australia (mandatory)

We look forward to hearing from you soon

Sincerely,

HLCS Team

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $41.76 - $41.77 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Laidley QLD 4341: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 26/05/2025