Disability Support Worker

At Cam Can, we’re all about supporting people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations. We think and act creatively and innovatively to meet people’s needs. We are emphatic about our values, which you can read here, and strive to give people choice, control and independence to build on their existing strengths. Every Support Worker we recruit is individually matched to the personality, goals and expectations of people we support (our Members).

We’re looking for **experienced support workers only** for our Member who lives with her family in **Fremantle area.**

**Our Member and Family would like female workers to apply**

This is to support a young woman with daily living activities in the home as well as social outings in the local community. Our Member enjoys going to the gym, swimming and dancing. She also enjoys spending time around Fremantle and local parks, and is in her element in most social settings.

We’re looking for people who will connect and engage well with our Member, their family and other people who are important to her, so **great interpersonal skills** are a must.

Training and mentoring provided for our Member support needs so that they are comfortable and confident providing support independently.

**Schedule could look like below**:

- Afternoon shift - 3.30pm - 6.30/7.30pm
- Day shift - 7.00am - 1.00pm/2.00pm
- Some weekend work available
- Public holidays

**Why work at Cam Can?** As a casual, you will receive Award conditions, with the hourly rate increasing in evenings, weekends and public holidays. You will also enjoy ‘salary packaging’ benefits, meaning you pay less tax with more money in your pocket You’ll also receive a generous vehicle allowance for each km driven. We will provide you with training, and support you to reach your potential. We also have a great career structure which may open many future doors.

If this sounds like you, why not give us a call? This is the type of person we’re looking for:

- Your personal values align with Cam Can’s values.
- You’re reliable.
- You can advocate for people living with disability.
- You’re enthusiastic about bringing the best out of people, and yourself.
- You have excellent communication skills.
- You understand professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
- You adopt a proactive approach to the safety and well-being of yourself and others.
- **You must have experience with challenging behaviours**:

- **You must have Autism Experience.**

Before starting in the role, we do need you to:

- **NDIS Worker Screening Check, and other ‘Checks’.**:

- **have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and your own reliable vehicle.**:

- **undertake, or be willing to undertake, an NDIS Module.**
- Cam Can is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from a variety of cultural and linguistic origins, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ persons, and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply._ _Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia_

**CAM CAN is a family led organisation providing individualised and tailored community-based support to people with disabilities and their families.**

Cover letter and CV with a Photo to:
Melissa Kendrew

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $35.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

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: In person