Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Pegasus Community Care Full time

**Job description**

**AN EXCITING NEW PROJECT IN THE NEWCASTLE AREA - NOW RECRUITING DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS**

**Are you looking for a new challenge?**

**Are you looking for regular rostered hours?**

Pegasus Care is excited to announce a new Supported Independent Living project in the Newcastle Area and we are looking at recruiting Disability Support staff to work with us who have a range of skills willing to work in a variety of settings to utilise and build on their specific skill base.

Within this role you will providing support to the participant live as independently as possible by providing the structure and emotional support she needs.

The successful applicant will be respectful of independence and focused on the development of independent living skills. You will be supported by a cohesive team of support workers, a key worker and team leader to learn the specific skills to excel in this role.

Ongoing training is provided.

The role requires staff to be available to work a 24/7 roster which will include weekend and public holidays, and, may include night shift/sleepover shifts. **To ensure the smooth running of the Service, staff will need to commit to a minimum of 30hpw**

You will need well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a Team as well as family members, you will need good communication (both written and verbal) skills and the ability to follow the routines and protocols in the setting in which you work.

**The successful applicant must be able to show experience in some or all of the following:

- **
- Previous sector experience
- Experience in the provision of emotional first aid
- Experience4 with psychosocial disability
- Experience with anxiety, bipolar disorder and/or autism
- Friendly, personable and motivational.

100 points of ID
- The right to work in Australia
- Certificate III or IV in Disability Work (or similar)
- NDIS Worker Clearance Certificate.
- Completed NDIS Worker Induction Module - Quality, Safety & You
- Infection Control Training - COVID-19 Certificate
- Current NSW Working With Children Check
- Current National Police Check
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- NSW Drivers Licence, a Reliable vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance
- Provide evidence of vehicle registration
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $38.08 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Work Location: One location

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