Disability Support Worker

3 days ago

Preston, Australia Employment Hero Full time

The job of a Lifestyle Support Worker is to provide high-quality care to all participants under Prydes Support. This includes but is not limited to, providing support to participants with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, understanding and providing appropriate care to participants with low needs to participants with high needs who demonstrate a range of challenging behaviours, assisting with activities relating to daily living, community support, and empowerment, and working under the general guidance from the person seeking support, and their family within clearly defined guidelines.

Approx 10 hrs per week with the prospect of increasing.

**About us**

We thrive on the values of honesty, transparency, and inclusivity. Prydes Support was founded after seeing the potential for growth in areas where participants need that extra touch of special care and someone who doesn't give up on them. There is the potential to acquire good hours as we are constantly taking on new participants. We strongly encourage LGBTQIA+ people to apply. You will be working in a supportive environment where you will be focused on providing the best care and support for our participants to ensure that they can achieve their goals.

**Qualifications & experience**

Must have successfully completed/willing to obtain a cert III or IV in Disability/Individual Support or equivalent

Experience working within the disability sector

Experience with ASD & Mental Health (preferred)

Have a current Blue card (or willing to obtain)

Have a current NDIS Support Worker Check/Yellow card (or willing to obtain)

CPR & First Aid (or willing to obtain)

National Police Check (or willing to obtain)

Residency documentation

NDIS Orientation Module

Must have a valid driver's licence

Registered and road-worthy car with comprehensive insurance (or willing to obtain)

Prydes Support is happy to assist you to obtain the necessary checks for the right applicant.

**Highly Sought after Skills and Experience**

Ability to work independently & within a team environment

Good time management

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Problem-solving skills

Reliable

Cert IV in Mental Health or Alchohol & Other Drugs desirable, (although not necessary)

**Tasks & responsibilities**

Daily Activities including showering, toileting and dressing

Shopping & meal preparation

Community Access

Group activities/ support groups

Accompanying participants to doctor's appointments

About you

Be bubbly/Outgoing

Open-minded

Smartphone

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

**Employment Benefits**

Casual employment base rate from $34 per hour (above award) plus penalty rates & fuel allowance

Flexible roster including nights, sleepovers and weekend hours

Dedicated manager supporting you

We are an LGBTQI+ organisation

Career progression opportunities

Staff Benefits Program (Lots of discounts)

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