Disability Support Workers
7 days ago
We are seeking experienced disability support workers, who are flexible with their working hours and passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives. You will be working directly with complex trauma, psycho-social challenges and learning difficulties. You are a mature mentor and great listener with a dedication to ensure people feel heard, valued and empowered. With a passion to provide unique, person-centred support to achieve aspirations and goals, you enjoy relationship building and being a part of the journey with those in your care. Your approach is focused on respect, dignity and care.
The role will include providing quality Community Access support services to participants. This could include providing assistance with daily living and domestic duties, or accompanying participants to appointments or day activities. You will require a comprehensively insured and reliable vehicle, along with an unrestricted Drivers Licence.
Perks of the Job
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
- Travel allowance
- Salary Packaging
- Super & penalty rates
- Training and upskilling provided
We Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal disability services. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to those living with a disability. Our service delivery covers children, young people and adults in the Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter and Tweed/Ballina regions.
The people we support are the focus of our care and their wellbeing and quality of life is our priority. We are committed to assisting individuals to meet their goals and live as valued and respected members of their community.
*We Care NSW encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability and women*Skills and Experience
- No formal qualification is required for this position however if you have completed a Certificate in Home Care, Individual Support or Disability Services or equivalent and/or previous experience in the home care or disability sectors this will be highly regarded. If you're interested in furthering your studies, we also have fully funded traineeships to obtain a relevant qualification.
- Demonstrated ability to complete job tasks in accordance with participant plans in a timely manner
- Ability to develop and maintain positive, dignified and respectful relationships with NDIS participants, their families and carers
- Ability to use clear and concise language in verbal communication
- Demonstrated ability to calmly de-escalate emotive situations
- Ability to apply understanding of 'duty of care' to delivering support services and escalate issues when needed
- Demonstrated ability to write and maintain accurate written records and documentation
Essential Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screen Check
- WWC Check
- National Police Check
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Unrestricted Drivers Licence
- Reliable Transport & Comprehensive Insurance
- Family friendly organisation
- Be part of a growing Not for Profit organisation whose core values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety
- Access to Salary Packaging - more take home pay for all staff
- Variety - a rewarding career where no two days are the same
- Be supported by our Employee Assistance Program
If you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful, we want to hear from you
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