Disability Support Worker

4 days ago


Alexandria, Australia United for Care Full time

We have an rewarding opportunity for support workers with experience in providing care in _to support our clients_
- _Schads Level 2_
- _Based in _
- _Flexible 24 x 7 roster with penalties_

**Our Purpose**
We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our Vertical Villages, and to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide tailored apartment accommodation and 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.

**About the Position**

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centred support as part of a team to assist partipants to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical and mental health.

The key responsibilities are to:
1. Provide support with daily living skills and community activities to meet individual needs of our participants which may include but not limited to housekeeping, personal hygiene, administering medication and transportation to appointments and community activities.

2. Keep up to date with participants needs and care plans, including changes to participants care needs.

3. Facilitate community inclusion and participation, dependent on individual needs, abilities and preferences, and support participants to establish and maintain relationships and interests through access to community activities and services.

**About You**

You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:

- Qualification in disability, mental health, or related field (desirable)
- 2 years’ experience supporting people in a related sector including with a disability, mental illness, community services, aged care, residential or rehabilitation environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting participants with high needs
- A clear understanding of professional boundaries and restrictive practices
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, work with mínimal supervision and under pressure.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clear case notes.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate as part of a diverse team and work autonomously
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (obtained from Service NSW)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Unrestricted Australian Driver’s License
- Covid Vaccination Certificate(strongly encouraged)



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