Youth Support Worker

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
THDC has a range of casual opportunities for Youth Support Workers in the Rutherford area.

The Disability Support Worker will contribute to the effective day to day running of support services aimed at maximising the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability and ensuring a quality service. Community inclusion, independence, decision making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

We support participants with low, moderate, and high support needs with a physical and or Mental Health diagnosis & across all identified disabilities, from all backgrounds, in single and multiple programs.

Your role will involve supporting clients with complex mental health and clinical needs in the areas of social engagement, medication administration, mealtime management, domestic duties, mobility assistance, and community participation.
- **Job Requirements**:_
- Certificate III or above in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or other relevant certificate.
- At least 1-year experience in the industry
- Experience with challenging behaviours
- A cleared Working with Children Check and/or blue card
- A cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or yellow card
- A cleared current National Police Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- A valid NSW Driver’s Licence
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Emerging Minds Training or willingness to complete (free online training course)
- Must be available for sleepovers
- **Skills, Knowledge & Abilities**:_
- Active, bubbly & outgoing personality
- Have a love & ability to work with children under 18
- Medication administration
- Able to drive long distances and assist with school pick up & drop off
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Adhering to privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Competent with Microsoft Office suite particularly MS Word and MS Outlook
- Genuine desire to provide the best quality support for young people with disabilities.
- Written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, including effectively communicating with Participants and team members from a diverse range of backgrounds and groups

**What we (the employer) offer**:

- Competitive hourly rate under Community & Social Stream of the SCHADS Award
- A safety focused working environment
- In house inductions prior to commencing your first shift.
- Individual development opportunities to assist you in reaching your own personal goals, which we believe is equally as important
- A great working culture, along with a rewarding career in the disability sector
- Employee assistance program
- 8-hour morning, afternoon or overnight shifts
- Base rate + casual loading + penalty rates + super

**About trusted home disability care**:
Trusted Home Disability Care are a registered NDIS Provider who specialised in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for people with disabilities.

Trusted Home Disability Care provides quality support to empower people to have opportunities to achieve their goals, regardless of their identity, race and sexuality.

Our team work alongside of participants, their families, Support Coordinators and Allied Health Workers to assist our participants with a person-centred approach to living the most independent, fulfilling life possible.

We value our participants and always strive to provide well-trained support staff, with cost effective solutions in all aspects of service delivery whilst promoting equality and innovative justice within the community.

We have accommodation services located across New South Wales, Queensland and Canberra**.**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $38.08 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NSW Driver Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Overnight Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person