Disability Support Worker

Step As One Disability Services

**Join our Caring Crew and Make a Difference**

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every step you take makes a positive impact? Step As One Disability Services is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our dynamic team

At Step As One, we believe in celebrating abilities and creating a world where everyone thrives. As a Disability Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to be a guiding light in someone's life, providing personalised care and support that empowers individuals with disabilities to shine.

We're not just a team; we're a family that works together, laughs together, and grows together. With a supportive and inclusive work environment, ongoing training, and development opportunities, you'll have all the tools you need to excel in your role.

Imagine the joy of witnessing a smile light up someone's face as they achieve a personal goal or experience newfound independence. From assisting with daily activities to fostering meaningful connections and creating memorable experiences, your role as a Disability Support Worker will make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

**Support Worker Position Description **(but not limited to):

- Support NDIS participants to engage in activities and tasks including capacity building, in home support and community access.
- Support participants to access activities and outings in the community.
- Provide direct assistance to each participant in accordance with their support/service plan and as required.
- Work in accordance with STEP AS ONE DISABILITY SERVICES medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client right's policies including privacy and confidentiality.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of the participant and report any concerns to the Care Coordinator or Practice Lead.
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation such as participant progress notes, incident reports and goal attainment using the Step As One Client Management System.
- Work with directly with participants, family, relevant stakeholders and other professionals to support the participants NDIS goals and individual SMART goals.
- Undertake relevant participant specific and mandatory training modules as required to maintain NDIS practice competency requirements.
- Liaise extensively with other STEP AS ONE employees to ensure the quality and compliance requirements of service delivery.
- Actively contribute to a team environment through open communication, participation in regular Support Worker meetings, planning processes and professional development and supervision.
- Provide back up and support to other staff, as necessary.
- Participate in professional development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.
- Notify the service if you are unable to work your rostered shifts, with as much notice as possible.
- Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.
- Report any quality and safety incident or hazards at work immediately to the Practice Lead or Care Coordinator.
- Carry out their roles and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant policies and processes.
- To transport and accompany participants to activities in the local community, including appointments.

**Qualifications - preferred**
- Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
- Current NDISWC (or willing to get)
- Current National Police Check
- Working with Children Check.
- First Aid certificate and CPR (or willing to get)
- NDIS Workers Orientation (or willing to complete)
- 100 Points of ID
- Current Drivers license

**Competencies and experience**
- Genuine desire to care for other people and see them lead their very best lives.
- Previous experience in a similar role - preferred however not essential. We can assist through comprehensive support and training.
- Genuine desire to care for other people and see them lead their very best lives.
- Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong engagement and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Good at domestic duties and assistance with personal care.
- Experience to medication administration or willing to be trained
- Supporting participants with behaviours of concern. (Desirable)
- Understanding of Behaviour Support implementation and principles of practice (Desirable)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ryde, NS