Disability Support Worker. Casual

2 weeks ago

Lismore Far North Coast, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people with disability to apply.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker you will be dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals accessing our Lifestyles Support who reside on Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia.

We have a Casual opportunity available where you will provide support to individuals with disabilities in their homes, the community and with employment pathways. You will travel between multiple clients each day working short, split shifts. Successful candidates will have availability to work a range of shifts, including before and after school.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow person-centred support plans and behaviour support plans respectfully
  • Participate in community activities and assist clients to perform daily living tasks
  • Track and document an individual's progress through thorough record keeping
  • Build meaningful positive relationships with our clients and their families
  • Build positive relationships with the people we support and their families

Skills & Experience

  • An unrestricted Norfolk Island driver's licence
  • Commitment to a work a variety shifts dependent on client needs
  • Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop
  • A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Qualifications and experience an advantage but not essential.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check where applicable.

Benefits

  • An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability
  • Casual hourly rate from $ Super + .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
  • Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
  • Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact John McGrath at

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Saturday 16th August.

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