Disability Support Worker

Come join the Expanding Infleunces team We are hiring.

About us: Expanding Influences focuses on building independence and ensuring reputable and reliable support services are provided.

We work with our client's lifestyles and needs, catering to a diverse range of supports to empower everyone. their families, and the community.

We have an innovative and non-judgmental approach, by having the clients lead us on how they want their services delivered.

Expanding Influences seeks to provide the best possible services and support to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

Expanding Influences is committed to efficient and effective services which are individualized, responsive, and delivered within a framework of respect for human rights.

We are on the lookout for reliable and dedicated support staff to join our already inspiring team.

What we offer:
On the job training and support as well as career development and opportunities

Work life balance

Caring, fun and passionate teammates

Compassionate and understanding supervisors and management

Your Responsibilities:

- The responsibilities of a support worker vary depending on the needs of the individual client._

What any typical day could include are:
Assessing the practical and emotional needs of a client and drawing up a care plan.

Providing emotional support by talking to clients and listening to their problems and concerns.

Assisting with domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, washing and shopping.

Helping clients to budget and handle money.

Helping clients participate in leisure activities.

Co-ordinating drop-in sessions for clients.

Accompanying clients in meetings with other agencies and healthcare professionals.

Training clients in life skills.

Collating data and statistics and undertaking administrative duties.

Working with clients’ families to help them to support clients in the most effective way possible.

Liaising with other support workers, social workers, and relevant members of the health care profession.

Attending meetings and training courses with colleagues.

On a day-to-day basis, support worker duties could include helping with meal preparation, household chores, administering medication, managing finances, accessing community facilities, going shopping, meeting friends, visiting the doctors, finding a job, or providing general emotional support.

Ensure end of shift notes and supports provided are properly documented and shift notes are completed within required time frames.

Have a passion for caring and supporting your local community and beyond.

You will be self-motivated, caring, and compassionate towards the needs of people with disabilities, their families, and the community.

We work with our client's lifestyles and needs, catering to a diverse range of supports to empower everyone, their families, and the community.

**Requirements**:

- Current first aid and CPR
- Working With Children's Check
- Drivers Licence + Car with insurance

Desired: Certificate 3 disability

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $32.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Fixed shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- On call
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Bonus
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St George NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Remote