Disability Support Worker

Are you looking for rewarding and consistent work that offers you an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities?

At Isla Care, we provide 1:1 support to NDIS participants across the Gold Coast. We match you based on your skillset, preferences, and interests, and give you an opportunity to meet your participant prior to working with them.

**Why work at Isla Care?**
- We pay above award rates
- We work around your availability
- You'll support the same people at the same times each week
- Training is tailored to the person you're supporting

**The Role: Disability Support Worker with Complex Behaviour Experience**
- **In this instance, we are looking for an experienced support worker who has a clear understanding of positive behaviour support and active supports**_

Isla Care is seeking an energetic and proactive support worker to support participants living with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, that communicate non-verbally.

**This support worker must have**:

- Professional or lived experience supporting someone with a disability
- An understanding of the disability sector and person-centred support
- Excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach
- The ability to show initiative and actively support participants in all aspects.
- Passion for working outdoors and have experiences to back this up.
- Physical ability to move across the site and maintain focus on the programs being delivered
- Experience in working with people with complex behaviours within a framework of Positive Behaviour Support
- Flexible availability & a long-term commitment to Isla Care

**The role may involve**:

- Assistance with community access and recreational activities
- Personal care (showering, toileting, and hygiene assistance)
- Manual handling and the use of wheelchairs
- Transportation and social engagement
- Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
- Behavioural and Mental Health Support
- Work closely with the participant's Occupational and Behaviour Therapist to implement strategies and Positive Behaviour Support plans

**Availability**:
Isla Care is looking for Casual Disability Support Workers who are available to work within our group and individual supports program. If desired, there may be overnight work available.

Opportunities to transition to permanent employment will be available for successful workers.

Requirements and desirable traits:

- Qualifications in a field related to disability support.
- Current Certificate in First Aid
- Current NDIS workers clearance
- Medication Administration
- Current Driver's license and a reliable vehicle to transport participants
- The ability to work in small teams to create great opportunities for our participants
- An understanding of workplace safety, especially in an outdoor environment
- _Unique skills in a field of cooking, sports and outdoor adventure_

If you believe that you have the skills and attributes required and would enjoy working in a vibrant, outdoor environment, we would love to hear from you

**Location**:
**Ashmore, Gold Coast, QLD**
- To be eligible for this position _**you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gold Coast, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location