Disability Support Worker

If you're looking for a career change and believe you have what it takes to join our professional, experienced, caring team then we'd love to hear from you.

**Disability Support Worker**:
Casual

Bass Disability Support Services (Bass Disability) is seeking motivated, caring and committed people to provide support services for a client and we will offer flexible working hours and a competitive rate of pay.

About the Company:
We are a small, yet rapidly growing company and are onboarding and caring for a number of existing clients across the north of Tasmania.

As a business, we provide our team with all the support needed to achieve goals and succeed in provided an individualised service to clients. This is a great opportunity for those looking to improve and enhance existing skills or transition into a caring role from a different industry. Proven and previous experience of working with Policing, Fire, Ambulance, Corrective Services or military service is highly regarded.

A Disability Support Worker is responsible for assisting people with a disability to live in their home or in a supported independent living arrangement that is individualised and flexible. This may include domestic assistance, meal preparation, personal care, social and community participation, behaviour support, therapeutic activities and a range of individualised services and supports.

Being caring, patient and willing to learn is essential. You should be able to build rapport, find common ground and develop a connection with clients.

Responsibilities include:

- Mentoring.
- Assistance with daily living tasks such as personal care, preparation of meals and other general household tasks.
- Responding to the client's needs and collaborating positively with their families, support people and others in their lives.
- Daily reporting and administration (medication charts etc), reporting any observed changes to the clients health and incidents through the Shift Care system.
- Promoting independence, give choice, encouraging inclusiveness and respect the rights and privacy of an individual with a disability through planning and creating opportunities.
- Balance your Duty of Care with the right of the client working within the context of their ability.
- Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct.
- Provide Community Participation to clients by providing transport, assisting them on social outings, shopping etc.
- Be proactive to continually educate yourself on the specific needs of participants and conditions.

Essential:

- Life experience.
- The right to work in Australia.
- Similar work experience (preferred but not essential).
- A current police check.
- Current first aid and CPR certificate.
- WWVP card.
- An Unrestricted Drivers License.
- A reliable car with comprehensive insurance.
- A strong work ethic, a positive outlook and the ability to remain calm and professional while under pressure.
- A caring and empathetic nature.
- Completed the NDIS worker orientation module.
- NDIS covid 19 infection control module.

Shift and Work Times:
Competitive rate of Pay

Bass Disability pay is based on the Award Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award wages based on your qualifications and experience.

**Contact Us**:
We would love to hear from you.

We are more than happy to come and see you in person to discuss how we can help and discuss your specific needs.

Bass Disability Support Services genuinely care for clients and our people. If you believe you have what is takes to make a difference to our clients lives and are looking for a fulfilling role where you can work as part of a team and be valued. Join us, we’d love to hear from you.

Level 2, 97a York Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
T: (03) 6351 5790