Support Worker

Here at Linked Support Solutions, we are seeking experienced support workers to join our growing team We are looking for support workers who are **client focused**, **exercise choice and control and are passionate about enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.**

**Who are we?** Linked Support Solutions (LSS) was established in 2021 with the aim to provide high quality and meaningful supports to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. We are passionate in supporting clients to be independent, help reach their goals and live a healthy fulfilling lifestyle. We are a small family business who is growing fast and want you to join our team

We are committed to delivering person-centred care while incorporating the principles of compassion, empathy, and kindness.

**What we are looking for?**
- **We are seeking support staff for personal care and community access for a client in Dianella**_

Your role is more than just about providing support, you empower your participants - you must be able to take a step back and encourage their independence; and support them to feel included within their community.

Your role includes, but is not limited to:

- Community participation - assisting with social outings and transport
- Assistance with daily life tasks - personal care needs
- Support Participants to achieve their goals and build their independent living skills
- Maintain positive working relationships with your team members and participants
- Respite services - homes located around Perth
- Documenting - recording shift notes, reporting incidences, identifying areas of improvement, and recognising steps taken towards achieving goals
- Portray positive values and attitudes in line with those of Linked Support Solutions

**We highly encourage experienced support workers from all backgrounds to apply**

**Key qualities**:

- Has strong communication.
- Has strong written skills.
- Has the ability to utilise common sense and take initiative
- Has capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job that can include manual handling tasks, as well as personal care.
- Has the ability to work in a team and autonomously.
- Is open to new experiences, is willing to learn, and who can work with a diverse number of people with skill levels.
- Provide high quality support that addresses the Participant’s needs as articulated in their NDIS plan
- Respect the personal preferences of participants in meeting their needs.
- Work in conjunction with other Support Workers and our management team to perform duties as directed.

**Qualifications and requirements**:

- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
- NDIS Worker Induction Module Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
- COVID-19 Infection Control Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
- Drivers Licence (without restrictions)
- Comprehensive car insurance
- Car Registration
- **REQUIRED**: First Aid & CPR Certificates
- **REQUIRED**: Medication administration, PEG feeding, Manual handling including hoist transfers
- Certificate III in individual care, aged care, community service and disability or equivalent experience
- Up to date Resume including your availability

**Benefits**:

- Working for an amazing family business
- Above award pay rates
- $0.93 per km travelled on shift
- Ongoing support from our dedicated staff

**Should you require any further information, please contact Charles on 0473 425 424**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.00 - $75.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- PEG Feeding (required)
- Medication administration (required)
- Manual handling including hoist transfers (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: On the road