Disability Support Worker

**Disability Support Worker (Casual) Western Suburbs**

Fig Trees Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider with extensive knowledge about NDIS, a passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve goals that are important to them, and a strong commitment to social justice and clients' choice and control.

We have an exciting opportunity for casual Disability Support Workers to join our Team and work with our clients in the suburbs of **Adelaide.**

The NDIS Workforce Capability Framework describes this role as a Support Worker for services funded under the NDIS. Individuals in this role are responsible for implementing the strategies outlined in the participant's support plan.

All practices focus on participants and promote their choices, rights, and decisions. Given the variable nature of participants, this role requires the worker to amplify their voices and choices and report any areas of concern. The participant is at the centre of all practices.

Workers are required to follow all policies and procedures and report to client service coordination team.

**Type Of Employment**:Casual

**Report To**:Client Service Coordinator

**Main Duties / Responsibilities**:
The primary responsibility of a Disability Support Worker is to provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life, and promote their social inclusion. This includes:

- Individualised support
- Personal care
- Skill development
- Community participation
- Documentation and reporting
- Collaboration and communication
- Safety and well-being
- Implement personal hygiene and infection control procedures

**Work Practices**Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan, but may include:

- Assisting people to perform important daily activities
- Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
- Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework
- Undertaking tasks outside the home, such as shopping
- Providing emotional support and companionship

**1. Individualised Support**:

- Work closely with NDIS participants to understand their specific needs, goals, and preferences.
- Assist participants in developing and implementing personalized support plans that align with NDIS guidelines.
- Provide practical assistance and emotional support to enable participants to engage in daily activities and routines.
- build relationships with clients based on mutual respect
- recognise and report any threat towards the client in circumstances and environment

**2. Personal Care**:

- Assist participants with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation, while respecting their dignity and preferences.
- Administer medication following relevant policies and procedures.
- To support clients to attend health appointments such as GP or dental appointments.

**3. Skill Development**:

- Support participants in developing essential life skills, including communication, social interaction, and self-care.
- Implement strategies outlined in participants' plans to help them achieve their goals, such as learning new skills or pursuing education and employment opportunities.
- Support clients to build their confidence and independence

**4. Community Participation**:

- Facilitate and encourage participants' engagement in community activities, social events, and recreational opportunities to promote social inclusion.
- Assist participants in accessing public transportation and accompany them to community outings as needed.

**5. Documentation and Reporting**:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions, progress, and outcomes in accordance with NDIS documentation requirements.
- To be able to be specific as possible when documenting client's progress and all the details of the shift.
- Prepare reports and documentation for NDIS reviews and assessments as necessary.

**6. Collaboration and Communication**:

- Collaborate with other members of the client services team, including therapists, healthcare professionals, and family members, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- Identify needs and strategies of clients with the help with other members of the team
- Communicate effectively with participants, their families, and support coordinators to ensure transparency and continuity of care.

**7. Safety and Wellbeing**:

- Adhere to NDIS policies, guidelines, and protocols related to participant safety and well-being.
- Identify and address potential risks to participants' health and safety and report any concerns promptly.

**Qualifications/ Requirements**:

- Certificate III or IV in Disability Support or a related field such as Individual support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services.
- First Aid Certificate
- Driver’s License
- Manual Handling
- Valid Working With Children’s Check
- Valid NDIS worker check
- Valid National Police Certificate
- Reliable and comprehensive