Disability Support Worker

**Disability Support Worker - Auslan Required**

**Immediate Openings Available**

**All Ipswich areas**

**About Us**
A2Z Care Plus is a well-established disability care organisation operating in multiple locations across Brisbane. With extensive experience in delivering person-centred support, our aim is to empower people with disabilities and ageing Australians to live lives of choice and independence.

**About the Role**
The role of a Disability Support Worker is to deliver quality support that aligns with both participant and organisational expectations. Adopting a model of empowerment, our Disability Support Workers provide tailor-made, individualised services to enable participants to achieve their personalised goals and desired outcomes.

**Primary Duties of the Position**
- Partnering with participants and their wider support networks to deliver identified participant outcomes.
- Listening to participants while allowing them to exercise their right to 'choice and control'.
- Implementing and adhering to Individual Support Plans.
- Supporting participants with daily living activities, including housekeeping, cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, and transportation.
- Assisting participants with personal care, including hygiene, eating, medication, healthcare, and mobility.
- Providing participants access to community activities and group events.
- Maintaining accurate and complete records and progress notes.
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of the NDIS and a commitment to its principles and code of conduct.
- Adhering to a safe system of work at all times.

**About You**

**Mandatory Requirements**
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance to assist with participant transportation (mileage reimbursed).
- Current Positive Notice - Blue Card.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card.
- Evidence of completing the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (e.g., “Quality, Safety and You”).
- Understanding of the NDIS Code of Conduct and compliance with its principles.
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia.

**Conditions of the Role**
This position is offered on a casual basis, in compliance with Fair Work regulations, with the potential for progression to a permanent appointment based on performance. Remuneration will be guided by the Terms and Conditions of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award) and will be commensurate with experience.

**Working for A2Z Care Plus**
A2Z Care Plus is committed to providing great job experiences for our staff and offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:

- Flexibility around working hours and locations.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression and opportunities for growth.
- A2Z Care Plus embraces diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.76 - $33.96 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- This role requires fluent Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

Which of the following best describes your Auslan proficiency?
- I am fluent / native
- Conversational only
- Basic
- None

Licence/Certification:

- NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card) (required)
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card) (required)
- Australian Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person