Disability Support Worker

4 days ago


Illawarra, Australia The Disability Trust Full time

**About the opportunity**:
The Disability Trust have a range of rewarding casual opportunities within our Illawarra. We are seeking professional, positive and ambitious Disability Support Workers that are passionate about working in our industry to continue this success. This role will see you supporting participants within Short Term Accomodation in the Illawarra region. You will be working with participants with challenging behaviours as well as children.
Your commitment to deliver person-centred support that are valued by people with disability and their families is essential to this role. You will be part of a dynamic team that provides supports across all domains of life to enable access to quality of life with dignity, respect and social inclusion. This is achieved through supported active decision making, inclusive practice, building and maintaining community connections.
**What we are looking for**:

- Genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disability
- Ability to enable inclusion for people with disability
- Excellent communication and computer skills
- Initiative to work independently as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated awareness of disability
- Creativity to promote and support community contribution

To be successful in the role of Disability Support Worker, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid Certificate and evidence of three doses of the COVID-19 vaccination before commencement. You will also be required to have a current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
**We will offer you**:
The casual hourly rate is $38.08 - $41.54 (plus superannuation) depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, we will provide you with:

- Access to generous salary packaging (including tax-free earnings of up to $15,900)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Paid and ithorough training program to set you up for success
- Engaging and rewarding working culture

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.08 - $41.54 per hour



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