Disability Support Worker

**NDIS DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER**

**FIRST & GREAT SUPPORT SERVICES**

**We are requiring a Disability Support Worker to work with our 11-year-old male client this position will require Pick up and drop off to and from school. Our client has High Functioning Autism he also requires assistance with social activities as per his schedule. This position requires 2 Support workers with him at all times.**
- **VISION & MISSION STATEMENT**_

**MISSION**

First & Great Support Services mission is to provide & encourage an individual to have power & control surrounding their life. Our aim is to change how individuals receive supports by encouraging self -determination & independence, strengthening an individual’s confidence, self-worth & self-esteem, supporting families & connect with the community. Promoting equality & freedom of choice.

**VISION**

First & Great Support Services will be one of the most recommended NDIS service providers in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs. First & Great Support Services will provide individuals with all-inclusive support & encourage to live their life to its fullest, without discrimination or prejudice.

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

A Support Worker’s responsibility is to assist participants in their daily life. This is done by supporting participants with their daily living tasks, accessing the community & encouraging independence, decision making & personal choice. This includes providing in-home supports, assistance with household tasks, assistance with personal care or accessing the community.

First & Great Support Services expects all employees to present & maintain a positive, professional image when interacting with Clients, Family Members, Advocates, Service Providers & the community as a whole. First & Great Support Services encourages Support Workers to attend staff meetings when required, sharing opinions/feedback surrounding services provided & be open to professional development.

This is a _**CASUAL **_position & hours can vary. Qualifications are **NOT** required, but are preferred. Supports are based in the western suburbs with majority of clients located in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing & Truganina. Additional locations include Melton, Sydenham, Spotswood & surrounding suburbs. Salary is paid in accordance with SHADS award (Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry). All support services must be performed in line with the Policies & Procedures of First & Great Support Services.

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Participants receive a high level of support to promote & maintain independence
- Support is provided to participants in a caring & supportive way
- Documentation will be kept on all interactions, providing evidence that support services are provided as per the participant’s plan
- All policies & procedures are followed
- Daily documentation is completed on First & Great Support Services’ computer system
- Documentation is completed & maintained as per First & Great Support Services ’s procedures
- Communication with the Manager is maintained
- Employees will advise management of any potential risks to participants or the organisation
- Induction is undertaken on commencement
- Willing to undertake additional training (Eg. Certificate IV in Disability) if required
- Sufficient notice is provided for all rostered shifts you become unable to work
- The Employees will adhere to First & Great Support Services’ Employees Handbook/Health & Safety Handbook & the organisations Standard Operation Procedures

**RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES**
- Carry out tasks as per the service delivery provided to the participants by First & Great Support Services
- Follow authority, & other reasonable duties as instructed by the employer.
- To perform direct care duties for participants who require that support service. _*May Include: Showering, bathing, Dressing/grooming, Toileting, Preparing meals, shopping._
- Assist participants to take their medication including: Epilepsy & Midazolam medication
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training where required in relation to administering of medication
- Enhance or increase the participants current physical & intellectual capabilities, while abiding by all relevant workplace Health & Safety Standards. _*Including transferring of clients in hoists, First & Great Support Services’ Employees Handbook & Standard Operation Procedures*_
- Provide other support services to individual participants as required._*May Include: Washing & Ironing Of Personal Clothes, Performing Household Duties To Ensure The House Is Clean & Tidy._
- Identifying the need for & supporting participants to attend, medical/therapist appointments.
- Transportation to medical appointment & community inclusion activities.
- Facilitate community inclusion & participation, dependent on participants needs wants & desires.
- Support participants to establish & maintain relationships & interests through access to community activities.
- Employees mus