Disability Support Worker

4 days ago

Launceston, Australia Choice Support Tasmania Full time

We are looking for dedicated, reliable and empathetic Support Workers who want to make a difference by supporting our complex participants in achieving their goals and living their best life.

Choice Support Tasmania is looking for support workers in the Launceston and surrounding areas.

**Why work at Choice Support Tasmania?**
- Attractive remuneration per hour, plus super
- Potential career development opportunities
- A matching process designed to build long term relationships between support workers and participants
- Enjoy ongoing support from a dedicated Management, who is your central point of contact and committed to ensuring a safe work environment
- Extensive online & specialised in-person training as required, run by leading professionals

**The role may involve**:

- Assistance with community access and recreational activities
- Personal care (showering, toileting, and personal hygiene assistance)
- Manual handling and/or the use of equipment to support mobility (wheelchairs or hoists)
- Transportation and supporting social engagement
- Domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
- Willingness to learn to become the best Support Worker
- Willingness to support people with Mental Health and Complex Behaviours
- Prepared to undergo training for the use of a Hoist, PEG Feeding and Epilepsy Management
- Flexible availability
- Willing to travel and do sleepovers

**Essential criteria**:

- An understanding of the disability/community services sector and person-centred support
- Transferable life/work skills along with a caring and compassionate approach
- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or ability to obtain
- The legal right to work in Australia
- Excellent communication skills
- A genuine interest in the wellbeing & inclusion of people with disabilities

**Benefits**
Working in the disability sector can be hugely rewarding.
While it does offer it's challenges, working as a Disability Support Worker can also offer you a fulfilling and stable career path that will allow you to work with a wide range of Participants with Choice Support Tasmania.
Some of your Participants will need more assistance than others, depending on the disability they are living with. Working closely with these people, you can look forward to building strong relationships with your Participants as you empower them to live their best lives.

**You get to enjoy extraordinary job satisfaction**
How many people can say that their job brings them true satisfaction?
When you work in the disability sector, your job involves helping people to live their best lives.
Whatever capacity you find yourself working in, you will be making a difference in the lives of your Participants with Choice Support Tasmania. And what can be more rewarding than that?
With many people looking for jobs that are driven by purpose, rather than profit, a career in disability can offer amazing job satisfaction.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.96 - $43.08 per hour

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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