Disability Support Worker- Community Living

2 weeks ago


Warabrook, Australia ConnectAbility Australia Full time

**About Us**

Since our establishment in 1992, ConnectAbility Australia has been on a mission to empower individuals with disabilities throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, and beyond. We're driven by a commitment to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

**We provide supported independent living (SIL) style accommodation to people with a disability. This role includes working across a 24/7 roster, based on customer choice and needs, which would include morning, afternoon, evening, night, weekend and public holiday shifts. This is your chance to kickstart a fulfilling journey with us as a Disability Support Worker.**

**What You'll Do**

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in helping individuals achieve their goals and dreams with:

- Customer Engagement: Supporting and mentoring our customers in daily living and delivery of person centered support.
- Domestic Support: Assisting customers with daily household tasks, ensuring comfort and independence.
- Personal Care and Medication Support: Providing essential care, medication assistance and maintaining scheduled appointments (including medical and allied health) to enhance the wellbeing of our customers.
- Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious and satisfying meals tailored to individual needs.
- Building Professional Relationships: Establishing strong networking connections with customers, their families and all relevant stakeholders.
- Working Independently and Within a Team: Collaborating and taking initiative to ensure the customers support needs and goals are achieved.

**Why Choose Us?**
- ** Base Rate of Pay**: SCHADS Award Level 2
- ** Career Development**: Enjoy tailored career development opportunities with leaders who are committed to your success.
- ** Salary Packaging**: Options available for all permanent employees.
- ** Training and Development**: Access both online and face-to-face training and development programs.
- ** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**: We're here to support you in your personal and professional life.
- ** Subsidised Annual Flu Vaccination.**

**Requirements**:

- Available for at least 3 days per week working a range of shifts including, mornings, evenings, overnights and weekends.
- Relevant industry (Certificate III in Individual Support) or life experience.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- An inclusive, understanding and compassionate attitude.
- A reliable Smartphone, which you are prepared to use for work purposes.
- Computer proficiency including Outlook, Word, Sharepoint and Customised ConnectAbility clinical management software.
- New South Wales Driver's License (minimum P2).
- Access to a reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Nationally Recognised First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or the ability to attain one.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module or the ability to complete the training.
- Working with Children Check (paid Employee) or the ability to obtain one.
- Commitment to observing and implementing work, health and safety requirements.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health and complex needs.



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