Disability Support Worker

Australian Partners In Support is a registered NDIS provider delivering for all individuals with disabilities quality service and care they need to live as independently as possible. We partner with our participants, ensuring they can choose how we support them according to their unique needs.

We understand this high level of service is only possible when our team shares the same passion to help and care irrespective of a person’s ability or needs, recognising that we are all unique and tailoring our care to the individual. We appreciate the value in the experience and attributes our employees bring to Australian Partners In Support and in turn we aim to ensure our employees are supported, recognising achievements along the way.

**About the role**:
We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and caring individuals, with good communication skills to join our team. Your work will support people to achieve their individual lifestyle goals. You will work with participants in the Community, providing a one on one service. As a support worker, you will support the independent living of clients through personal care, community participation, and assistance with daily personal activities.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:
Provide one on one direct care assistance to each participant in accordance with their care plan.

Monitor the safety and well-being of the participant and report any concerns to the supervisor.

Support clients to access activities and community.

Manage accurate and detailed progress reports and incident reports.

Work with the participant, family, and other professionals to support the participant’s individual goals.

**To be considered for this role, you MUST provide the following**:
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Working With Children's Check (Employee)

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

Current Driver’s License & your own car

A Certificate III or IV in one of the following or equivalent: Individual Support/ Home & Community Care/ Aged Care/ Disability/ Nursing

Covid 19 Vaccinations

Police CHeck

**Personality Traits**:
Reliable and punctual

Excellent communication skills

Must have experience working in challenging environments.

Professional

Creative

Possess a real passion to care for participants.

Benefits and perks:
The ability to work close to home, flexible working hours, and ongoing support. We attract the best of the best staff, offering attractive above award rate pay. We provide staff with access to multiple training and development opportunities. The opportunity to work within a supportive and enjoyable environment.

**Job Type**: Casual

Schedule:

- Day shifts
- Morning shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend shifts
- Night Shifts

Licence/Certification:

- CPR & First Aid Certification (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Evidence of compliance with any Public Health Orders applicable at the time - including evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination or medical contraindication certificate if applicable to you

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nowra NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- National Police Check (required)
- Driver Licence (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)