Disability Support Worker Position

3 days ago

Nowra, Australia Link2U Services Full time

**About Us**

Link2U Services are an NDIS registered provider that assist NDIS participants through a range of support services including Supported Independent Living (SIL), Social and Community Participation and Support Coordination, to increase their independence by working with the participant and their carer, family and network of services to build their capacity and achieve their NDIS goals.

**About the Role**:
Due to the expansion of our clientele and services, we are seeking a skilled disability support worker to assist in meeting the outcomes and goals of our participants. You will ideally have experience in supporting people with complex behavioural and communication needs to engage in activities of interest and choice. In addition, your caring nature, personality and people skills will further assist you to ensuring successful outcomes and building rapport with the participant, their families and other therapists involved in their support circle.

Ideally, you will have open availability during the week to work 8 hour shifts either day, evening or overnight (sleepover) in our SIL group home located in Nowra. You will also be required to have your own vehicle and a valid NSW license.

The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and experienced team who are motivated to make change and improve participants quality of life.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Experience supporting participants with Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Autism, Mental Health conditions or other complex behaviour conditions (unpaid experience will be considered)
- A qualification in disability, aged care or similar (preferred)
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC number required or willingness to obtain)
- Covid 19 Vaccinations - 4 doses (as permitted by NSW Health Services)
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- Great Team Player and Work Ethics
- Physically fit and energetic
- Knowledge of Policy and Procedures
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Compassionate, caring, empathetic and patient
- Good computer skills
- Smart Phone
- Reliable and punctual

**Tasks & Responsibilities**
- Assist participant to access the community
- Motivate and build the participants daily living skills
- Build rapport between the participant and family
- Engage and support the participant with their interests
- Implement positive role modelling
- Collaborate with team members
- Complete required shift duties, reporting and shift procedures
- Build effective relationships with participants, their families and support network

**Preferable**
- Female

**Benefits**
- Induction Program
- Career Pathway
- Training and Supervision

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

**Experience**:

- Complex Behaviour: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Australian driver's licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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