Disability Services Worker

2 days ago

Mount Gravatt, Australia Haven Care Australia Full time

Haven care is looking for a Disability support worker who will work closely with all members of the community team to enable their clients to continue living in the community with comfort and dignity. The overall aim is to improve the quality of life of people who have mental health difficulties or physical challenges and prevent inappropriate admissions to hospital.

**Duty and Responsibilities.**
- Provide practical assistance to people while they are developing or recovering their independent living skills promoting optimal client choice and control.
- Be able to work independently and manage complex behaviours.
- Work alongside people in all phases of their recovery journey.
- Work with people to access services and activities in the community.
- Work as part of a team to ensure continuity and consistency of support to residents.
- Adhere to administrative procedures including data collection and maintenance of resident records.
- Attend internal and external meetings and staff training.
- Support and assist clients with personal care, home care, personal support, domestic assistance, washing, meal preparation, cleaning, social support and respite.
- Assisting clients to have the opportunity to develop and maintain skills, capacities, and lifestyles that are valued in the community.
- Providing direct care for clients and having knowledge of client’s individual needs and preferences.
- Prepare surveys for submissions for funding and resources and provide reports to government authorities.
- Escort clients on private or public transport as required.
- Responding to directions from clients, listening to client needs, and respecting each client’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality in all aspects of their life.
- Understanding client’s legal rights and staff responsibilities in accordance with those rights (such as Human Rights, Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination etc).
- Promoting the abilities, contribution, and competence of people with a disability.
- Provide overall assistance to the wellbeing of the clients.

**The successful applicant must have**:

- A minimum Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mental Health/ Disability/ Welfare/ Mental Health Peer work, Community services or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the relevant field.
- A current Working with Vulnerable People Card (ACT)
- A valid National Police Check (issued within 12-month period) or willing to undergo a National Police Check
- A completed first aid certificate and to be completed Mental Health First Aid within the probationary period.
- A current Drivers Licence, be able to drive and have a car.

**Application Instructions**

**Interested applicants should submit**:

- A detailed response addressing the selection criteria.
- A detailed CV and resume.

Please note we can only be in touch with shortlisted applicants.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $56,158.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

**Experience**:

- Community Service worker: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

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