Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Merrylands, Australia United for Care Full time

**Our Purpose**

We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our Vertical Villages and accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide tailored apartment accommodation and 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.

**About the Position**

The Disability Support Worker will provide support with people living with High Physical Disabilities, and needs aligned with their individual program plan.

Working with external care teams and families, the role is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centered support to assist participants enhance their everyday living skills, gain access and participation in community to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical health.

We currently have opportunities at various levels of support, from Disability Support Worker to Senior Support Worker with pay scales extending up to SCHADS level 3.4

**Responsibilities**

1. Provide support with daily living skills and community activities to meet individual needs of our participants which may include but not limited to housekeeping, personal hygiene, administering medication and transportation to appointments and community activities.

2. Keep up to date with participants needs and care plans, including changes to participants care needs.

3. Facilitate community inclusion and participation, dependent on individual needs, abilities and preferences, and support participants to establish and maintain relationships and interests through access to community activities and services.

4.Work with the participant’s clinical team, attend training and regular updates to ensure all treatment plans are met and implemented to a high standard of care.

**About You**

You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:

- Qualification in disability, or related field (desirable)
- 2 years’ experience supporting people in a related sector including with a disability, mental illness, community services, aged care, residential or rehabilitation environment
- Demonstrated experience supporting participants with high needs.
- A clear understanding of professional boundaries and restrictive practices
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, work with mínimal supervision and under pressure.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clear case notes.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate as part of a diverse team and work autonomously.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Australian Driver’s License and comprehensive car insurance

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