Disability Support Worker

**About the Role**

The successful applicants must have the flexibility to work on weekdays, morning or afternoons, evenings, and weekend and public holiday as required. Some overnight or travelling away may be required to support particular participants. Shifts currently are predominantly in Moreton Bay within 45'minutes of North Lakes to Bribie Island, preference given to workers based in this region. Shifts are predominantly short shifts 2-6 hours between 7am and 2000pm. Some are based around outside of school hours so availability 630-900 and 1330 -1830 highly valued. However other shifts are encompassed in the daytime too. Due to a signifcant client intake we have several shifts to fill.

Experience not necessary, but having other skills to bring to the table will be valued. In particular we have male participants with interests in fishing, kayaking and camping to support and exercise such as walking and hiking requiring male workers as a participant preference. Several young participants requiring younger workers with autism experience highly valued.

Specific Roles/Shifts around:
Male Participant 47YO Requested Male SW with fishing interests and mental health experience. Shifts available 3 hours per day Monday to Friday as well as Saturday and Sunday. (Lawnton area)

Young Person who requires high intensity supports. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5 hour shifts. 2x sleepover shifts will become available as well. (Petrie Area)

Young Person with Autism - 3x 3hour Monday Wednesday Friday shifts 1530 to 1830 (Morayfield area)

Male Particpant 54yo with Autism/Mental Health Daily shifts or Evening Shifts 7 days a week to fill. Some self care in home skills, some community access. (Bribie Island)

Female participants
- Backup casual workers to cover shifts as required.

Male participants - Backup Casual workers to cover shifts as required.

Skills in crafts cooking and arts would be valued as well to work with both female and male adults, as well as working with children with autism and behaviours.

Casual rates will be based on level and qualification according to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS).

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Assisting with personal care needs, such as meals and meal preparation, and hygiene
- Access to Social, Community and Recreational Activities
- Some specifically require accompanying participants on outings involving going fishing or hiking/ long walks)
- Providing transportation or public transportation training for participants to access social and recreational activities, attend appointments or assisting young people to/from school
- Offering emotional and social support to participants and young people in their home or local community
- Providing a safe environment and quality care to vulnerable adults and young people / children
- Providing emotional support to children and young people with behavioural challenges and trauma backgrounds (Autism Knowledge greatly valued)

**To be Successful, you will Need**:

- Qualifications not necessary but you may be currently studying. Qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support (or similar), or a higher qualification valued.
- Current Blue and Yellow Card
- Current driver's license with your reliable, road worthy, serviced, fully insured vehicle as travel is involved between clients, and on shifts
- Current first aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in/Ability to work with clients with challenging behaviours and complex care needs (Mental Health and Autism)
- Confidence and professionalism when providing client-focused support
- Strong professional boundaries and the ability to follow procedures
- Ability to work with a small and growing team
- Ability to be flexible within the work environment and work as part of a team
- Access to your portable smart device (e.g. phone)
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, the Child Safety 'Hope & Healing' framework and providing a certificate

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.76 - $91.88 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person