Disability Support Worker

4 days ago

Mayfield, Australia ConnectAbility Australia Full time

**"Your Opportunity to Make a Difference"**
- Are you passionate about caring for others?
- Are you looking for a flexible roster?
- Are you looking for a positive team culture?

If you have just completed study in disabilities and new to the sector, returning to the workforce or looking for a change than this is the opportunity for you.

**About the Role**

We are looking for people who are fun, energetic, friendly and above all a passion to support people to live a full life. As a Disability Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing care and support to our customers to enable them to achieve their goals.

This position is paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010 Level 2 - hourly rate range $30.46 - $38.08, plus any loading and penalty rates if applicable.

**About ConnectAbility**

ConnectAbility Australia has provided support for people with a disability for over 25 years. Our Community Living program supports people in their home in properties located across Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie.

**About You**
- Minimum Certificate 3 in Disability, Community Services, Individual Support, Education, Leisure and Recreation, or related qualifications; or relevant experience working with people with disabilities particularly in dealing with complex healthcare and behaviour support needs
- A current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment
- A current First Aid certificate
- A current Drivers Licence
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Completion of COVID-19 Infection Control online training
- Access to a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle which you are prepared to use for work purposes
- Access to a smartphone which you are prepared to use for work purposes
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to be flexible and committed to working shifts in our Community Support team
- Have a can-do attitude, high level of motivation and an energetic approach
- A high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Are responsive to the needs of people being supported
- Have a desire to have fun
- Commitment to observing and implementing WH&S requirements

To be successful in this role you need to be a good listener, remain calm under pressure, be kind, be patient and be sensitive to our customer’s needs. Our customers put a lot of trust in us, so it is important that uphold our high ethical standards.

**Shifts offered are 24/7 rotating roster, based on customer choice and needs.**

**If you want to learn more about this great opportunity, then click on the information pack.**

**Applications not submitted online will not be considered

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