Disability Support Worker

At Cam Can, we're all about supporting people with disabilities and their families to achieve their goals and aspirations. We think and act creatively and innovatively to meet people's needs. We are emphatic about our values, which you can read here, and strive to give people choice, control and independence to build on their existing strengths. Every Support Worker we recruit is individually matched to the personality, goals and expectations of people we support (our Members).

Our individualised approach matches our Support Workers to their personalities, goals and expectations of our Members.
- We are ideally seeking male Support Workers/Mentors to join our team to support Jesse, a 17 year old in the Brentwood area._
- We are looking for energetic, driven and community focused support worker to provide 2:1 care and support out in the community. Experience within the disability industry is preferred._
- Your role will be to arrange and take part in fun and goal driven community outings that interest him together with another support worker on the team, while motivating and supporting him. You will also work closely with the family to achieve his goals and encourage a young man's interests_
- As a young man of 17, Jesse has lots of energy and loves getting out and about and experiencing a few adventures. He loves the outdoors, the beach, parks, playgrounds, gardens and anything that involves sand or water._
- Support hours are Monday to Thursday 2:30pm-5:30pm, the hours are set, however, depending on your availability there is some flexibility within the team in regards to days you are available._

Why work at Cam Can? As a casual, you will receive Award conditions, with the hourly rate increasing in evenings, weekends and public holidays ($33.00-$70.19). You will also enjoy 'salary packaging' benefits, meaning you pay less tax, with more money in your pocket Based on 20 hours of support work per week, this typically equates to an additional $2 per hour. You will also receive a generous vehicle allowance for each km driven. We will provide you with training, and support you to reach your potential. We also have a great career structure which may open many future doors. If this sounds like you, why not give us a call? This is the type of person we're looking for:

- Your personal values align with Cam Can's values.
- You're reliable.
- You can advocate for people living with disability
- You're enthusiastic about bringing the best out of people, and yourself.
- You have excellent communication skills. - You understand professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality. - You adopt a proactive approach to the safety and well-being of yourself and others. Before starting in the role, we do need you to:

- have, or be willing to apply, for an NDIS Worker Screening Check, and other 'Checks'.
- have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and your own reliable vehicle. - undertake, or be willing to undertake, an NDIS Module.
- Have or obtain a First Aid Certificate (12 months or less).

Please also let us know if you have: - Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support - Experience in Support Work, Aged Care, Nursing or Allied Health
- Cam Can is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from a variety of cultural and linguistic origins, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ persons, and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia_ **CAM CAN is a family led organisation providing individualised and tailored community-based support to people with disabilities and their families**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $33.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brentwood WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)