Disability Support Workers

About the role

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in the lives of Aboriginal men with a disability in the Ceduna community.

We have multiple part time and casual positions available across our 24/7 supported residential homes, where you will work as a team in actively supporting our clients' individual complex needs by creating a safe environment and ensuring services are delivered in a culturally appropriate way.

These roles will require successful applicants to be available and willing to work within a 24/7 roster that includes regular shift work, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

As an organisation, we are committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities.  It is vital for our clients to be able to feel connected to country and community.  As an employer, we provide a workplace culture which is safe, and provides various opportunities for staff to connect with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teams through regular yarning circles, as well as scope to connect with our Reconciliation vision and goals.  For more information view our LWB Elevate RAP on our website.

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 of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistance with daily living (including personal care)
• Community Access and Transport
• Maintain and Monitor Person Centred Plans
• Documenting and Progress Note keeping
• Assist individuals to engage in cultural activities and maintain cultural connection
• Maintain high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries, confidentiality and ability to maintain sensitive information including Cultural matters.
• Implementation of Active Support strategies to ensure we maximise the choice and control of the people we support

Skills & Experience

• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate & CPR
• Sound understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal people.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and hold NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Benefits

• Work for one of Australia's largest Social Purpose organisations
• A workplace that truly values cultural heritage and a proven commitment to Reconciliation
• Rewarding work that makes a positive impact on individuals and their families.
• Career advancement opportunities within our organization.

How to ApplyInclude your resume and cover letter, click 'Apply'. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Lisa Hurd at

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.

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.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose 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. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

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 of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.