Disability Support Worker

3 days ago

Hunter Valley, Australia Lifestyle Solutions Full time

Earn while you learn practical skills
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification in Individual Support (Disability)
- Paid study hours and access to a dedicated trainer

**The opportunity**

We are offering a fully funded traineeship in a Certificate III Individual Support where you combine education while learning practical on the job skills. Perhaps you are looking at changing careers or returning to work after raising a family, this is your opportunity. With access to a dedicated trainer to support you through the online components of the course, you will also be given six hours paid study time per fortnight. We will provide you with the real skills and experience needed to succeed when first starting your career in this industry. This is a part time traineeship, 57 hours per fortnight (plus six hours study) and will be for a fixed term of 12-18 months (opportunity for ongoing permanent employment).

**The roster (rotating, plus 6 hours study time)**:
Week One: Thursdays 1430 - 2230 + Sleepover, Saturdays 0630 - 1330 and Sundays 1430 - 2330

Week Two: Thursdays 1430 - 2330, Fridays 1430 - 2230, Saturdays 1430-2230 and Sundays 1430 - 2230 + Sleepover

**The role**:
We help people with disability become more independent, in their own homes and the community.
- **Active support**: develop personal interests, provide personal care, transportation and coach independent living skills
- **Health support**: administer and document medication and follow health support plans
- **Positive behaviour support**: manage behaviour triggers and escalation
- **Safeguarding**: ensure safety of you and the participant, documentation and reports

**About you**
- Demonstrated motivation to work with people with disability
- Available to fulfill a rotating roster including weekends and overnights
- NDIS Worker Check
- National Police Check
- Driver’s license
- First aid certificate
- Up to date Covid vaccinations

For more information, please click here.

**We offer**
- Competitive hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 2.1
- Paid study time (6 hours per fortnight)
- Salary packaging - $15,900 for general and $2,650 for entertainment
- Paid internal training and opportunities for career development
- 24/7 crisis and incident response support
- Centralised rostering
- Free confidential counselling support
- All required PPE

**About us**

We provide services to people with disability, young people and children in out-of-home care, their families and communities. We believe everyone is equal. You can learn more about us here.

**How to apply**

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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