Disability Support Worker

**WHY WORK FOR ABILITYLIVING-MYWAY**:

- We invest in our staff, providing training and ongoing professional development, including comprehensive induction, buddy shifts, online learning and inhouse training.
- Supportive team environment, with quality after-hours support.
- Recognition and Rewards Program for quality work, worker of the month, your birthday and employment anniversaries.
- Paid travel time between participants and kilometres travelled.
- Increase your take home pay with Salary Sacrifice tax benefits, up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 meal & entertainment.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your direct family.
- Employment Referral Program.

**THE ROLE**:
**Job Title**:Disability Support Worker

**Contract Type**:Casual, Permanent Part-time

**Availability**: Weekday, morning, afternoon, weeknight, weekend.
- Minimum shift engagement is 2 hours, which may involve supporting participants across multiple locations._

**Location**:Multiple locations in the surrounding areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

**Remuneration**:Paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (Home Care Employees), including penalty rates.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities, tasks could include:

- Assistance with daily living tasks.
- Personal care and hygiene.
- Bowel care.
- Urinary and catheter care.
- Manual handling, transfers, hoisting.
- Assistance with medication.
- Community access and social participation.
- Assist with home exercise program.
- Domestic assistance, meal preparation.
- Implement individualized support plans and goals in collaboration with the individual and their support team.
- Maintain accurate records of support provided and report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
- Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required as training will be provided.
- Passionate about providing quality person centred support.
- Motivated with a great work ethic.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals with disabilities.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
- Capability to access web-based App for roster and communications.
- Additional criteria:_
- Hold a current driver's licence and reliable transport for travel between participants.
- NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
- National Police Check.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- NDIS Orientation Module.
- First Aid Certificate.

**ABOUT US**:
AbilityLiving-MyWay Ltd. was founded by an NDIS Participant, focusing on providing person-centred high quality care with choice and control. We are a charity not-for-profit organisation providing in home and community support to participants to assist with living an independent life. 'Your Lifestyle, Your Choice'.

**APPLY TODAY**:
If you are passionate about empowering individuals and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to hear from you

**Please submit a cover letter and resume**
- At AbilityLiving-MyWay we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and promote diversity. We encourage people of all ages and abilities including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability to consider a career with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds._

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.33 - $36.78 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Salary packaging
- Travel reimbursement

**Experience**:

- Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person