Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

East Devonport Tasmania, Australia St Michaels Association Inc Full time $55,000 - $65,000 per year

About Us

St Michael's Association Inc. is a not-for-profit non-government organisation of approximately 220 employees working across North and Northwest Tasmania. Supporting, empowering and providing accommodation services to Tasmanian's living with a disability, to develop their independence, has been how St Michael's has operated for over 50 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join the St Michael's team and contribute to this mission.

Current Opportunity

St Michaels is growing every day and we are looking for suitably qualified, dynamic and energetic Support Workers who are dedicated, values-oriented and people-focused to support our participants with disabilities to live independently and achieve their goals.

Due to the nature of our services, you will be required to work across a 24/7 roster. This includes sleepovers, weekends and public holidays.

The role will include actively supporting participants with daily living skills, community access, promoting independence, planning, assisting with medication and supporting goal achievement.

The candidates we seek must be committed, motivated, reliable, maintain a sense of positivity, enjoy challenges, have good problem-solving skills, be a team player and show respect for the participant's individual choices and decisions.

Skills, Experience, and Checks

  • Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) and/or Certificate IV Disability – or working towards
  • Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours
  • Experience supporting participants with medical conditions
  • Medication endorsement (highly desirable)
  • Availability to work across a 7-day roster, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers (by arrangement)
  • Demonstrated computer skills
  • Sound written and verbal skills
  • Genuine interest in assisting people to succeed in quality-of-life improvements
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current Working with Vulnerable People Card with NDIS screening
  • Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)

Job benefits and perks

  • Provision of Salary Packaging
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Immediate start available
  • Rewarding opportunity with the ability to make a difference

Employer questions

As part of your application, you will be asked to answer some employer questions.

Application

We are keen on meeting genuinely interested and passionate Support Workers, who are committed towards the provision of active support enabling Participants to reach their goals.

If this sounds like you, please apply via Seek with a cover letter and CV.

For any questions, please email

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

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