Disability Support Worker

Bedford Day Options and Experiences | Wallaroo Location | PBI Salary packaging
- Casual weekday shifts from 9.30am - 3.00pm |Once a month Saturday shift
- Respected, and well-known organisation | Inclusive and collaborative environment

**Disability Support Worker**
- Bedford Day Options and Experiences | Wallaroo Location | PBI Salary packaging
- Casual weekday shifts from 9.30am - 3.00pm |Once a month Saturday shift
- Respected, and well-known organisation | Inclusive and collaborative environment
- Share your skills and interests whilst providing support to our clients participating in our Day options program enjoying activities such as arts and crafts, Cooking and Community access._

**About Bedford**

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.

People with disability who live, work, and receive care from Bedford need to do more than just get by, they should be given the opportunity and resources to learn, grow and live meaningful, confident lives.

**About the Role**

This position is available at our Wallaroo Day Option location. It is a casual position that involves working Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, with the expectation of working on Saturdays once a month. As part of this role, you will engage in a variety of activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, and community engagement. Your primary focus will be on assisting our clients to achieve their goals and develop new skills in a supportive and positive environment.

Other responsibilities include:

- Provide 1:1 or 1:3 support
- Support clients to achieve their NDIS goals
- Complete progress reports and report incidents
- Work with clients to promote individual choice and control
- Provide transport to clients as required
- Maintain a duty of care for clients, other staff, and yourself

**About You**

You will be a qualified support worker with knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct and Quality and Safeguarding Framework. You will share the Bedford values and have a genuine passion for working with people with disability to achieve their goals. As a bonus, if you have a hobby, skill, or talent you could have an opportunity to share that with our clients.

Other skills and qualifications include:

- Minimum Cert III in Disability (or equivalent)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current driver’s licence
- Strong written and verbal skills
- An ability to do with and not for

For this role, the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford Phoenix Incorporated.
- An acceptable clearance to work in the disability sector (DHS / DCSI / NDIS)
- A National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- Evidence of Right to Work in Australia

**What’s in it for you?**
- Generous salary packaging, access a portion of your salary tax free
- Work in a program that plays to your strengths, bring your passion to your job
- Work for a well-respected, and established disability organisation
- Rewards and recognition program
- An opportunity to share your skills and originality with the people you support
- The reward of building rapport with our clients, watching and supporting them as they grow and learn

**How to Apply**

In your CV or cover letter please also address why you want to work for Bedford.

If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact
**Surani Kulathunga, Recruitment Officer on 08 8275 0211**. All enquiries will be treated in confidence.