Disability Support Worker

At Cam Can, we’re all about supporting people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations. We think and act creatively and innovatively to meet people’s needs. We are emphatic about our values, which you can read here, and strive to give people choice, control and independence to build on their existing strengths. Every Support Worker we recruit is individually matched to the personality, goals and expectations of people we support (our Members).

We are currently recruiting a small team for a young man with a passion for aeroplanes and anything aviation related young man residing in the Greenwood area.

This young man lives with with asd, learning difficulties with various challenges and can require support for redirection of behaviours.

The support would be in the family home, before school and after school and some weekends helping with life and self-care skills that will fare him well as he transitions into his teens.

Lived or professional experience in ASD, complex behaviours or social training would be advantageous as well as a knowledge of trauma informed practice.

**Why work at Cam Can?** As a casual, you will receive Award conditions, with the hourly rate increasing in evenings, weekends and public holidays ($35.80-$77.03). You will also enjoy ‘salary packaging’ benefits, meaning you pay less tax with more money in your pocket You’ll also receive a generous vehicle allowance for each km driven. We will provide you with training, and support you to reach your potential. We also have a great career structure which may open many future doors.

This is the type of person we’re looking for:

- Your personal values align with Cam Can’s values.
- You’re reliable.
- You can advocate for people living with disability.
- You’re enthusiastic about bringing the best out of people, and yourself.
- You have excellent communication skills.
- You understand professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
- You adopt a proactive approach to the safety and well-being of yourself and others.
- You must have experience with challenging behaviors

Before starting in the role, we do need you to:

- Have, or be willing to apply, for an NDIS Worker Screening Check, WWC and DCP 395
- Have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and your own reliable vehicle.
- undertake, or be willing to undertake, an NDIS Module.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $35.80 - $77.03 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person