Disability Support Worker

Exciting Opportunity: Disability Support Worker (IMMEDIATE START)

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours? Join our team at Carelinked, a leading NDIS provider in the Toowoomba & Darling Downs region. Our goal is to help people live their best lives by creating possibilities and opportunities for them.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals. You will work closely with a dedicated team, using their preferred communication methods and creating an environment that promotes independence and dignity.

We are currently hiring for a specific client with complex mental and physical health diagnoses. Experience with complex behaviours and mental health is preferred but not required.

If successful, there are opportunities for growth within our company, from full-time positions to senior management roles.

**The successful applicants must have**:

- a current National Police Clearance
- NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain one)
- a current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Valid ABN (or willingness to obtain) and Professional Indemnity, Public Liability and Car Insurance.
- The applicant must have the legal right to work in Australia.
- Possess current CPR & First Aid Certificates
- Have a Working with Children Check

**Desirable**:

- Certificate or Diploma in Community Services, Individual Support, Disability
- Australian Driver's License or International Equivalent with regular access to a reliable fully insured car
- Prior experience dealing with people living with a disability
- Prior experience dealing with people with complex mental health / behavioural
- Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- A NDIS Orientation module certificate.

**In addition to meeting the criteria, we are seeking individuals who**:

- Are passionate about assisting people with disabilities and or mental illness
- Are available to work flexible shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends (short notice) / regular ongoing shifts
- Have a strong understanding of a person-centred approach
- Feel comfortable supporting clients with disabilities or complex mental health diagnoses
- Respect confidentiality and personal boundaries of participants
- Prioritise choice and control, upholding participants' rights
- Actively participate in our clients' journey towards their goals, providing practical and emotional support
- Willingness to assist with complex tasks, such as caring for pets, general house tasks, and cooking
- Documentation: Accurately record client progress, incidents, and achievements, ensuring compliance with NDIS guidelines
- Comfortable being exposed to cigarette smoke regularly/daily (specific to the participant we are hiring for / chain smoker)
- Ability and stamina to walk a lot
- this participant has OCD and upholds the same routine daily it involves a lot of walking so we are seeking an individual who is capable of keeping up with our participant.
- Experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs intellectual/physical disabilities
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required for this position
- Punctuality - we value staff that arrives on shift on time/ our participants rely heavily on our support staff - sometimes, you are their only human interaction; you are their connection to the community, so our staff must arrive to their shifts on time

**Benefits**:
Competitive remuneration

Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training

A supportive and inclusive work environment

The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients

Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance

**Job Types**: Subcontract, Casual

**Salary**: $34.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Disability Support work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Toowoomba, QLD (required)

Work Location: In person