Disability Support Worker

**POSITION: DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

**Role Based in - Mount Druitt (Post code - 2770)**

For the advertised role we are recruiting **experienced and friendly disability support staff **to assist our client with a disability.

**Due to the support being community access support, Staff must have a larger sedan or an SUV Vehicle.**
- Staff must have experience working with clients having mental health issues such as Schizophrenia.
- The successful support staff must be available for 12-15 hour shifts per day for 2-3 days a week including weekends.
- Be a cheerful and energetic personality with a can do attitude and attention to detail.
- The job is suitable to those who are looking for a stable shift, professional and a great team culture.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Accompanying, Motivating and Transporting clients to shops, social and community participation activities.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Have worked and/or have experience providing support to clients with Schizophrenia.

**SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES**
- Ability to support clients with challenging behaviours.
- Reliable, committed, friendly, caring, and a positive attitude to deliver quality client support
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must follow all PPE Procedures while supporting clients with disabilities.
- Ability to prioritize and problem-solve situations promptly that may arise while providing services.
- Work in accordance with the care and support-related Information provided (which includes Behaviour Support plans, Rosters, Care Notes, and Communication Book).
- Documentation and notes taking to report the progress of service delivered.
- A willingness to participate in ongoing training and learning as required.
- Understand and fully comply with and support the rules of NDIS, and Code of Conduct while at work.

**REQUIREMENTS - CHECKS/ CERTIFICATES**
- Cert III or Cert IV in Individual Support, Home & Community Care, Aged Care, Disability Care or higher
- Current First aid and CPR qualification or willingness to obtain within three months
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- COVID-19 minimum 2 dose
- Infection control training completed
- Manual handling training completed
- NDIS Clearance Check
- Current and Valid Working with Children’s Check
- Current unrestricted and full driver's license
- Own a reliable SUV or larger sedan as vehicle with comprehensive insurance

**ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE**

You will experience working within a culture well supported by ELS Management. ELS is a positive empathic, client-centered Organisation that aspires to make a positive difference for all in society. The Organisation is driven by strong positive values of compassion and respect in an environment that fosters change and innovation.

**BENEFITS**
- **Pay Rate - Upto $37.53 per hour **plus other shift penalties as applicable based on day and time of support.
- Vehicle km reimbursement while on activities with client.
- Ongoing Professional Development and Learning opportunities - to upskill, develop and help you succeed in your career.
- Opportunity to work in a stable role with a set roster.
- Vibrant team environment with the ability to focus on both Staff and Clients individually.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 15 per week

Schedule:

- Fixed shift
- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Have a comprehensively insured vehicle?
- Do you have an SUV vehicle or a larger Sedan Car?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid (preferred)
- Full Australian driver's licence (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Check (preferred)

Work Location: In person