Disability Support Worker

6 days ago

Freshwater, Australia My Supports Full time

**Disability Support Worker**

Disability Support Work involves assisting a range of clients with a variety of needs in a number of different ways.

**The Organisation**

My Supports is a well-established NDIS support provider with over 500 staff across five states. With a new CEO and ambitions to double our reach, we seek a talented Disability Support Worker to help us grow and thrive.

We are a rapidly evolving, peer-led organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals, with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities. With over 20% of our employees having a disability and over 40% having significant lived experience, we have a vision to deliver quality, individualised support through our Neighbourhood Teams, bringing local knowledge and connections. We carefully match support workers to help clients be included in and contribute to their community. We wish to give back to the communities we work in by empowering our employees from all walks of life.

We have a shared culture of respect and professionalism, continuous improvement through open and honest communication, and a passion to make a difference in the lives and communities of those we support. We have a collaborative working style and a flat organisation structure.

**The Role**

Working in Neighbourhood Teams in your very own community, under the direction of a Neighbourhood Team Leader, the Support Worker assists and supports our clients, in line with their NDIS plan, to achieve their goals through a person-centred approach of ‘choice and control’.

**Day to day duties may include (but are not limited to)**
- Assisting clients to complete and/or develop life-skills in household duties and yard/home maintenance, such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting etc;
- Transporting clients to appointments and/or shopping for and/or with client;
- Assisting clients in building client self-image and self-confidence;
- Assisting clients in social and community participation;
- Promoting independence and well-being;
- Assisting clients with personal care and manual handling; including showering and bowel care;
- Medical administration (if qualified);
- Administration, e.g. daily journal reporting;
- Working within the NDIS guidelines and escalate relevant information to Team Leaders.
- An enthusiastic outlook, and a very open, friendly, bubbly personality;
- A compassionate and empathetic demeanour;
- Strong listening and oral communication skills and patience;
- Strong relationship-building skills;
- The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries;
- Experience providing personal care (preferred)

**Location & Benefits**

The locations for work will vary depending on the client(s) and their needs within the area. We are currently recruiting for **The Northern Beaches region (NSW) and surrounding suburbs**. It is an exciting time to join My Supports, on a casual basis. You will be surrounded with an experienced team where collaboration is the key for our success. Being a Support Worker offers a wide task variety and is an excellent opportunity to assist people with a disability to achieve their goals.

**To Apply**

**Contact**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Disability Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

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