Disability Support Worker

At Cam Can, we’re all about supporting people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations. We aim to create innovative, personalised, flexible and sustainable arrangements that maximise people’s control over available resources, decision-making and choice.

Our individualised approach matches our Support Workers to the personalities, goals and expectations of our Members.

We are seeking female support workers that can support a member of Cam Can that lives with an Intellectual Disability in the Shoal Water area. We are searching for a dedicated, caring and skilful team who will be able to support this member during the below times

Fridays 8:00am-4:00pm

Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 4:00pm-8:00pm

The position would ideally suit someone who is resilient, patient, caring and kind, and can stay calm during challenging situations. We are looking for people who are interested in making a difference, consistent, reliable and can commit to providing quality support. You will have had experience in, and be able to demonstrate, a proactive and engaging style of support, display initiative and have excellent communication capability.

As the successful applicant, you will ideally have experience in working with challenging behaviours and be able to work within a positive behaviour framework. It is highly desirable to have an understanding of, and experience in working with adults whom have complex needs. You will need to be someone who works well under pressure and who also has the ability to follow a plan and maintain boundaries.

You will need to draw on your past experience for your ability to navigate challenging behaviours or escalations in a measured and professional manner at all times. All new support workers will be provided with an extended, person-centred orientation and mentor arrangement.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Enthusiastic and engaging
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of professional boundaries and privacy and confidentiality issues
- Reliable
- A proactive approach to the safety and well-being of yourself and Members
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to provide prior to commencing employment)
- NDIS Module (or willingness to obtain)
- Australian Drivers Licence with no restrictions and your own vehicle
- COVID-19 Vaccination

**Benefits**:

- Reliable hours, supportive working environment

**- Hourly rates between $33.00 - $70.19**
- Member specific training
- Salary packaging_

**Shortlisting will commence immediately. **Applicants must have the **right to live and work **in Australia.
- Cam Can is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from a variety of cultural and linguistic origins, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ persons, and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply._

**CAM CAN is a family-led organisation providing individualised and tailored community-based support to people with disabilities and their families.**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $33.00 - $70.19 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Housing provided
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location