Experienced Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Core Disability Network Full time

**About us**

We are looking for energetic, engaging and **experienced disability support workers** to join our team in the **Wollongong Area**. Our participants require 24-hour assistance with daily living tasks, community access and social support. Available shifts include morning, afternoon and evening with an inactive sleepover portion. **Availability for inactive sleepover shifts are highly desirable.**

**Qualifications & experience**
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of people with a disability.
- Professional experience supporting participants with a significant physical disability and neurological impairments.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to behaviour support plans and safety protocols.
- An understanding of the disability sector and therapeutic approach to individual support.
- Strong communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
- Flexible availability and a long-term commitment to the organisation.
- Manual handling experience.
- Demonstrated experience with personal care tasks.
- Relevant qualification in individual support or similar (_highly regarded_).

**Tasks & responsibilities**
- Assistance with community access and recreational activities
- Personal care (showering, toileting, and hygiene assistance)
- Manual handling and the use of wheelchairs, hoists, commode, Sara Stedy, pelican belt etc.
- Transportation and social engagement
- Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
- Behavioural and Mental Health Support
- Completing documentation and case notes.

**Benefits**

We offer a consistent weekly roster (even if you are casual), with the opportunity to pick up additional hours
- **Paid casual hours + kilometres + above award rates**:

- **NFP Salary Packaging opportunity for permanent and casual employees**:

- Broken Shift Allowance
- Flexible working hours
- Guaranteed hours
- You will support the same person at the same times each week
- Training is tailored to the person you are supporting
- Clear opportunities for career progression.

If you have experience as a disability support worker, we have shifts available and guaranteed hours from next week.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 - $39.99 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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