Disability Support Worker

My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability. As a Disability Support Worker, you'll join a vibrant local Neighbourhood Team with a close-knit group of fellow support workers, all led by an experienced Team Leader.

Our Team Leaders offer day-to-day support and guidance, collaborating with you to understand our clients' needs. This approach helps us deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports.

As per our **client's request,**we are recruiting for a **Female**support worker **aged in the 30’s**to complete a variety of shifts in **the Worrigee area.**

Successful applicants will have **psychosocial experience, a mature attitude and be able to set strong boundaries.**

Shifts available **Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday — 8:30am to 1:30pm.**

**About You**

We are looking for people with a **passion for making a difference**, **regardless of experience**. You will bring:

- An enthusiastic and friendly outlook.
- A compassionate and empathetic demeanour.
- Strong listening and communication skills, along with patience.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.

**Experience with personal care or challenging behaviours is beneficial but not required. We encourage individuals with lived experience or a desire to make a positive impact to apply.**

**Why Join My Supports?**

We know that working in remote areas can be challenging, so we strive to make the role as rewarding as possible:

- **Flexibility & Paid Shifts**: If a shift is cancelled within 48 hours and we can't find you another shift, you still get paid.
- **Higher than award rates**-A two-hour shift attracts an average $38.00 - $39.26 rate per hour and we pay a higher sleepover shift allowance too
- **Additional Earnings**: Kilometre reimbursement, shift penalties for afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- **Complex Care Allowance**: Additional pay for working with high-intensity clients.
- **Career Growth**: Ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement within a supportive team.
- **Work-Life Balance**: We value balance and ensure that our support workers have the time they need to maintain their personal lives while providing exceptional care.

**Requirements**:

- Permanent Australian Working Rights (preferred)
- Australian Driver's Licence (preferred)
- Comprehensive Car Insurance (Required upon commencement)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Disability Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (preferred)
- Australian Driver's Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Location: In person