Disability Support Worker

6 days ago

Cooroy, Australia My Supports Full time

My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability. As a Disability Support Worker, you'll join a vibrant local Neighbourhood Team with a close-knit group of fellow support workers, all led by an experienced Team Leader.

Our Team Leaders offer day-to-day support and guidance, collaborating with you to understand our clients' needs. This approach helps us deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports.

Our client has expressed a strong preference for **consistency in support workers** to help build **trust and routine**. He requires assistance with **transport to and from appointments**, as well as regular support with **home duties**, including **house cleaning and organising his living environment**.

Additional support needs include Meal planning and preparation Encouragement and prompting with personal care tasks Assistance with grocery shopping and related community access.

These supports will assist the client in maintaining a safe and functional home environment, improving daily living skills, and working toward greater independence

**4 hours** shifts are available **Monday to Saturday**.

**About You**

We are looking for people with a **passion for making a difference**, **regardless of experience**. You will bring:

- An enthusiastic and friendly outlook.
- A compassionate and empathetic demeanour.
- Strong listening and communication skills, along with patience.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.

**Experience with personal care or challenging behaviours is beneficial but not required. We encourage individuals with lived experience or a desire to make a positive impact to apply.**

**Why Join My Supports?**

We know that working in remote areas can be challenging, so we strive to make the role as rewarding as possible:

- **Flexibility & Paid Shifts**: If a shift is cancelled within 48 hours and we can't find you another shift, you still get paid.
- **Higher than award rates**-Hourly rates between $35.31 to $37.82, depending on shift length. We also offer a higher allowance for sleepover shifts
- **Additional Earnings**: Kilometre reimbursement, shift penalties for afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- **Career Growth**: Ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement within a supportive team.
- **Work-Life Balance**: We value balance and ensure that our support workers have the time they need to maintain their personal lives while providing exceptional care.

**Requirements**:

- Permanent Australian Working Rights (preferred)
- Australian Driver's Licence (preferred)
- Comprehensive Car Insurance (Required upon commencement)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Disability Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (preferred)
- Australian Driver's Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 18/07/2025

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