Disability Support Worker

5 hours ago

Lidcombe, Australia YH Support Full time

**Location **Lidcombe NSW

**Seeking Male Support Workers to assist a Participant. Some of the tasks will include meal preparation, community access and assistance with daily activities. Competency in the English language is a prerequisite.**

**JOB TITLE**:
Disability Support Worker

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximising the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

**TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Casual_

**REPORT TO**:

- Operations Manager_

**LOCATION**:

- Varies_

**MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans, including:

- Personal tasks
- Domestic assistance
- Respite
- Social support
- Transport
- Meal preparation
- Group participation
- Life skills development

**QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS**:

- Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
- Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
- Driver’s License
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Smart phone

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 6 months relevant experience
- Experience supporting People with Disability.
- Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

**SKILLS**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.96 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Manual handling: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Lidcombe, Australia YH Support Full time

    **Location **Lidcombe NSW **Seeking Support Workers to assist a Participant. Some of the tasks will include meal preparation, community access and assistance with daily activities. Competency in the English language is a prerequisite.** **JOB TITLE**: Disability Support Worker **JOB DESCRIPTION**: The Disability Support Worker is responsible for...

  • Personal Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Lidcombe, Australia Forward Ability Support Full time

    Are you ready for a life changing life in the care and support sector? We are now hiring. - Opportunities to learn and grow across a variety of roles. You will change lives - as well as your own. **Ferguson Lodge** has provided community based accommodation and support for people with spinal cord injury since 1979. We provide a home for 34 people with...

  • Disability Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Lidcombe, Australia Pegasus Community Care Full time

    **DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS (CASUAL) - HORNSBY/EPPING/NORTH RYDE/THORNLEIGH** Pegasus Care is looking Disability Support staff who have a range of skills and who are willing to work in a variety of settings to utilize and build on these specific skill base. We are looking for Casual Disability Support Staff to provide support to children and adults with...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Lidcombe, Australia Southern Cross Community Healthcare Full time

    Join the Southern Cross team for: - A rewarding meaningful career making a valued contribution to the community. - Be in control of your work life balance. **About Southern Cross** - Southern Cross has been supporting people in their communities throughout NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and ACT since 1984. We arrange the provision of an extensive range of aged support...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Lidcombe, Australia New Horizons For Health Full time

    **Support Worker - Lidcombe - 64HR** Requestion ID: req6282 Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time We create employee experiences that support and empower our people and have been doing so for over 55 years. At New Horizons, wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse group and a dynamic not-for-profit specializing in supporting people...

  • Direct Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Lidcombe, Australia Community Connections Australia Full time

    **Work/Life Balance - work in Lidcombe**: - **NSW Drivers Licence and a reliable vehicle is a must**: - **Training Provided** Community Connections Australia (CCA) is a NDIS and iCare accredited service provider that provides high quality and personalised supports for people living with a disability throughout the Sydney metropolitan area. CCA is looking...

  • Personal Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia Forward Ability Support Full time $61,040 - $77,120 per year

    We are seeking Permanent Full Time and Part Time Personal Support Workers for Ferguson Lodge in Lidcombe.Ferguson Lodge has provided community based accommodation and support for people with spinal cord injury since 1979. We provide a home for 34 people with spinal injuries across our Lodge and Villa accommodation.We are looking for people with diverse...

  • Tongan Speaking Support Worker: Immediate Start

    2 days ago

    Lidcombe, Australia Maple Community Services Full time

    Are you looking for a role that provides job satisfaction, work/life balance and competitive industry rates? If yes, join the Maple team and make a positive difference in your community! **About Maple Community Services** Maple Community Services is a NDIS approved Disability Service Provider that facilities supports within Australia. We are a team of...

  • Complex Care Support Worker-team Leader Role

    6 days ago

    Lidcombe, Australia Homecaring Auburn Full time

    **Position**: Complex Care Support Worker Team Leader **Location**: Lidcombe Are you a compassionate, patient, and resilient individual with a passion for making a difference in people's lives? Do you have experience in Bowel Care (PR, Enema, TAI), Catheter care with Suby-G Irrigation knowledge, and Ventilator mask fitting knowledge? Are you experienced in...

  • Full Time Kitchen Hand

    1 week ago

    Lidcombe, Australia Forward Ability Support Full time

    Do you take pride in your work? - Are you organised and calm? - Do you have a strong sense of safety and compliance in the preparation of food? - Permanent Part-time opportunity **Forward Ability Support** is a not-for-profit organisation with a history of over 60 years of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries. Our accommodation...