Disability Support Worker

1 week ago

Underwood, Australia Anchored Care Full time

At Anchored Care, our dedicated team are committed to working with our participants, and their various support networks to best utilize their NDIS plans, achieve greater independence, and reach their NDIS goals. We believe that our participants' voice is the most important.

On a day to day basis you will:

- Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of our clients.
- Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
- Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Anchored Care services and help them meet their recovery journey goals.
- Be ‘hands on’ and involved in direct service delivery.
- Assisting clients with personal care.
- Providing domestic assistance: cooking, household cleaning, laundry etc
- Social Support: Grocery shopping, socialising
- Transport to access community and medical appointments.

What you can offer:

- Preferred to hold relevant Certificates in Individual Support or Disability and at least 12-months relevant experience OR 2-years full-time experience working in the disability/mental health sector.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence with Reliable Car & Comprehensive Car insurance.
- NDIS workers check screening Approval which would entail your yellow & blue cards.
- Willingness to be flexible and understanding of the uniqueness of the industry and its needs
- Clear spoken & professional communication skills both verbal and written to support your clients
- Willingness to work from other locations around Brisbane.
- Must be able to prepare meals

What we offer:

- A pathway from casual to permanent employment in as little as six - twelve months for dedicated staff
- Attractive hourly rate of $32-$35 an hour + Super
- 24/7 rotating roster including weekend, evening, and night shifts
- Reliable, recurring shifts (even for casual staff, once settled in) to increase security and improve continuity of care
- Client matching services that consider your location, skill set, personality, and availability for long-term positive working relationships
- Targeted professional development opportunities to empower you to reach your goals.
- Online training with NGO Training for specific disabilities that issues completed certificates after each course.
- Opportunity to complete you Certificate III in Individual Support or upskill to Certificate IV in Disability with our partnership with Sage Institute.

We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey. Therefore, our Peer Worker roles are for those willing to use their lived experience and personal recovery to mentor people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

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