Disability Support Worker

We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate disability support worker to join our dynamic service provider as aCasual Disability Support Worker.

You will be working within our highly experienced and friendly team, with a supportive and available leadership team.

Our company culture is all about practical approaches and genuine care for individuals with disabilities, the highest standard of care is expected of us, and our reputation in the sector speaks for itself.

We know that by prioritising a great work environment, a supportive leadership team and the training you need we are an employer that our staff love to work with.

We also love celebrating teamwork and individuality, so your thoughts and ideas will be welcome and valued

**Requirements**:

- Experience with challenging behaviours preferred.
- Shift times: days, evenings and active overnight.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Morning, afternoon and night shift available across a rotating roster
- Adjustable in your approach. We are employed solely to meet the needs of our participant's.
- Assisting people with activities of daily life, such as personal hygiene needs, and self care
- Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework
- Undertaking tasks outside the home such as grocery shopping, appointments etc
- Supporting various programs of social activities
- Work with both participant and their support network to provide the best possible care. Working within complex family dynamics is often part of the role
- Make it your business to get to know the client, reviewing all relevant documentation and support plan information
- Support participants to express their views, raise concerns, make complaints and report incidents. Promote independece in all aspects of life
- Escalate any concerns to the leadership team regarding particpnat or work safety
- Accurate record keeping as per the organisation's and NDIA requirements

**Qualification and other Requirement**:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening
- First Aid Certificate
- Driver’s License
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Police Check
- Mobile Phone (although this number will not be provided to the participants)
- A formal certificate may not be required if the individual has relevant experience and skills - recommended qualifications Certificate III in Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.

**Experience**:

- **Preferred** minimum six months relevant experience (this can be within health or disability)
- Experience supporting people with disability
- Demonstrated continuing professional development

**Skills**:

- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: On the road