Person Centred Support worker

Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider.

We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

At Community Living Options we are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported. We welcome applicants with lived experience, all abilities, cultural background, gender, sexuality, age and spirituality.

About Me 
Hello I am a 35-year-old woman living with an Intellectual/Psychosocial Disability.  I am looking for friendly Support Workers to assist me with assisted daily living tasks including cooking, looking after my home as well as my health and wellbeing. Currently I am working towards developing my life skills and require support in the community for tasks including grocery shopping and attending appointments.

The Role
An Opportunity is available to join my team of wonderful support workers who help to facilitate my daily life. My support workers assist me on a 1:1 model throughout the day.

I am seeking a Support Worker who is wanting to join a team environment. It is important to me that you are willing to engage in attend CLO events and other community activities. I enjoy going bowling, fishing, and shopping.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist me with daily living tasks.
• Support me to achieve my goals to reach my potential in all facets of my life.
• Support my life skill development through proper implementation of established plans and programs to support the achievement of goal outcomes for me.
• Actively engage in person centred active support.
• Maintain accurate records.

Shifts 
I am looking for someone to support me on a part time or casual basis.

The ideal candidate will have:

• NDIS Worker Screening
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or other relevant qualification 
• Diabetes Management
• Catheter care

About you:
I am looking for a creative and positive person to join my team. A good match for me would be someone who has an efficient and confident approach in what they do and possesses a calm and patient nature. A good sense of humour is also important.

Other requirements: 

• Ability to implement individualised developmental programs.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Flexible working hours
• Experience in various models of support preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in service delivery.

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The Offer 
To get you started, we ensure that you are feeling comfortable and confident in the role. You will be offered full training by CLO which includes buddy shifts with my core team.

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to join my energetic team and help me to live my best life. I would hope that we will develop a strong relationship, and you will understand my requirements and be able to assist me.  

Joining CLO, you will be provided with:

• Supportive and inclusive team environment

• Ongoing training and development support

• Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)

• Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.

• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Discounted Health Insurance

Our Values

• Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.

• Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.

• Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.

• Learning: In learning we will grow

• Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on for a confidential discussion or submit an application today.