Disability Support Worker

Casual opportunity for an experienced support worker
- Be part of a friendly, supportive and committed team
- Various locations across Adelaide

**About Us**

Support and Therapy at Home is a family-owned provider of disability In-Home & Community Support in South Australia. With over 12 years experience in supporting the NDIS community, we put our heart into providing care services to people living with intellectual and psychosocial disability.

Based in Adelaide, we work alongside children and adults, supporting them to live a fulfilling and independent life. Our support includes assistance with personal care, mentoring and daily living activities.

Our team of experienced individuals share the same values and believe life should be accessible and inclusive to all.

Due to ongoing growth of the company, we are looking for casual Disabiliity Support Workers to join our team and provide support for clients based across the Adelaide metro area. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual(s) to join a team of passionate healthcare professionals and be supported professionally to advance your career.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Director, the responsibilities of the role will include:

- Support participants to engage in appropriate activities and tasks including in home support and community access.
- Support participants to access activities and outings in the community.
- Provide care assistance to clients in accordance with their support plan. For example: personal tasks, domestic assistance, respite, social support, transport, meal preparation and/or life skills development.
- Administer medication as required with a client care plan.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of the participants and report any concerns
- Provide 1:1 support
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation
- Participate ongoing training and support opportunities.

This is a casual position with attractive remuneration commensurate with your qualifications, skills and experience in line with the award.

**About You**

You are an empathetic and kind individual who has a genuine interest and commitment to the well-being and inclusion of people with disabilities.

You will be suitably qualified and have experience providing support to neurodivergent, disability, and mental health clients.

You will have good communication skills, be able to work with different clients (children, young people and adults) and be able to attend shifts with short notice.

You will have experience in using a hoist and have a good level of manual handling skills.

This role will also require you to comply with the current South Australian Government mandate regarding Covid-19 vaccinations.

We are also willing to train recent graduates who may have limited experience.

**The Musts**
- A minimum Certificate III in a relevant area eg: Disability, Age Care or Community Services
- Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willing to obtain)
- Medication Training
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current driver’s license and own reliable transport
- Current Police Check (within 12months validity)
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with people with mental health problems - highly desirable

**What’s on Offer**
- **Work Life Balance - **casual role offering a variety of shifts and hours to suit your lifestyle.
- **The Care Factor - **Approachable and transparent management who provide clear communication. You will be looked after as a valued member of our team.
- **Culture - **Positive and inclusive culture within a friendly team who care about professionalism and the customer experience.
- **Security - **Ongoing opportunities for good performers during peak periods.

If this sounds like you and you are as excited as we are by this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you

**To Apply**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations:
Wear a mask where required

Application Question(s):

- When can you start?
- How far are you willing to travel?

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)