Disability Support Worker

17 hours ago

Mount Druitt, Australia SAFE HANDS LTD Full time

We are looking for a caring and empathetic support worker to assist our clients with day-to-day tasks. As a support worker, you will be required to meet with clients to assess their practical and emotional needs, draw up care plans, and help them to live as independently as possible. You may also be required to train family and friends in relevant support techniques and to lead community meetings.

To ensure success as a support worker, you should have excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for helping others, and good leadership skills. A skilled support worker should be able to provide both emotional and physical support when needed to ensure that clients feel in control of their lives.

**Support Worker Responsibilities**:

- Meeting with clients to discuss their practical and emotional needs.
- Designing care plans that best suit the clients' needs.
- Providing emotional support by talking to clients about their needs and listening to their concerns.
- Assisting with domestic tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and washing.
- Tending to the healthcare needs of each client.
- Counseling clients with drug or alcohol addictions.
- Training family members in basic support techniques.
- Helping clients to participate in leisure activities.
- Making case notes and managing the case logbook.

**Support Worker Requirements**:

- High school diploma or GED.
- A qualification in health and social care is preferable.
- Commitment to helping others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic with good listening skills.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to carry out domestic duties.
- Willingness to assist with basic healthcare practices.
- Patient and emotionally resilient.
- Strong leadership skills.

**Salary**: $22.27 - $43.63 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee mentoring program
- Health insurance
- Paid volunteer leave
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Christmas bonus
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mount Druitt, NSW 2770: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

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