Experienced Disability Support Worker

**NEW CHAPTER SUPPORT**

Do you want to be a part of an organisation with an emphasis on promoting positive change and interpersonal growth among a dynamic and inclusive workplace? Or maybe you’re looking for an opportunity to assist people with disability challenge old solutions and champion new ideas?

If this sounds like you, New Chapter wants to meet you

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

New Chapter is expanding our team of dedicated, passionate, and committed Support Workers who provide direct support to participants with complex support needs ranging from Community Access, Supported Independent Living, Sleepover shifts and assistance with transport amongst others.

Reporting directly to the Team, Program Experience and Operation Leaders, in this role you will work with children and young adults all over Hobart and greater region including Huonville, New Norfolk and Brighton and everywhere in between, work closely with the team and have the ability to travel.

The majority of our supports are in a one-on-one setting, so you won't be required to assist multiple participants at the same time. All positions will be offered as casual with the potential for permanency after time.

**ABOUT NEW CHAPTER**

At New Chapter, we live and breathe our mission to empower, encourage and enable people with disabilities to enhance their quality of life with dignity and respect, providing a suite of tailored programs and services aiming to exceed expectations.

At New Chapter, living out our values enables us to create a resilient and empowered partnership and community to support people with disability have informed choice and increased independence and control.

**OUR VALUES**

WE **PROMOTE **YOU
WE LISTEN, REALLY **LISTEN**
WE ENSURE LIMITLESS **POTENTIAL**
WE ARE THE COURAGEOUS **CHANGE**
**TOGETHER** WE FORM NEW CHAPTER

**OUR MOTIVATION**

Redefine support delivery by challenging old solutions and championing new ideas

**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**

We are looking for people who;
- Are self-motivated and have a real desire to make a difference to the lives of people living with a disability;
- Able to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities;
- Reliable, flexible with good availability and a willingness to learn and take on feedback;
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety and compliance with NDIS requirements;
- Demonstrate a problem-solving approach with the ability to think on their feet under pressure;
- Passionate about providing high quality supports and adaptable can-do in approach.

**A FEW COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE A MUST (or willing to obtain prior to employment)**:

- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration;
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification
- Current Driver’s License and Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance;
- Current National Police Check;
- Rights to work in Australia.

**A FEW REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE HIGHLY DESIRABLE HOWEVER NOT ESSENTIAL**:

- Relevant Qualifications such as, Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care and/or Home and Community Care, Manual Handling and Assist Participants with Medications;
- Experience working with individuals in complex care such as PEG feeding, behaviours of concern and the administration of medications and/or qualifications;
- Experience with palliative care and supporting participants with mental health.

**WHY NEW CHAPTER?**
- We Value our Participants and People;
- We Promote Work-life balance;
- We Ensure Health + Wellbeing.

At New Chapter, we care about the connection between participants and support workers and aim to equip our people with a thorough onboarding so you can feel safe and comfortable before working 1-1.

Applications that meet the selection criteria and include cover letters will be prioritised.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $41.76 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

Schedule:

- Shift work

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: On the road