Disability Support Worker

7 days ago

Blue Haven, Australia Hopesway Pty Ltd Full time

Hopesway is looking for a male and a female support worker for a new young male client.

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximizing the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

**Report to**: Operations Director / Team Leader

**Main Responsibilities**:
Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plan, including:

- Community Access
- Social support
- Transport
- Group participation
- Life skills development.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
- Current WWCC, Blue/Yellow Card, Police Check and First Aid/CPR
- Drivers License
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Smart phone.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 6 months relevant experience.
- Experience supporting young people with disability.
- Knowledge of culturally safe and sensitive practices.
- Demonstrated continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles.
- Experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

**Skills**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Shift work

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lawnton QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

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