Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Altitude Support Services Full time

We are seeking a motivated, responsible and flexible employee to join a small team. We are a growing family-run business. We pay above the award and are driven to foster a culture of respect and ethical practice that achieves things of substance for people of disabilities and enables staff to have a fulfilling, prosperous career.

A Support Worker will

Ensure that care is being delivered at a high quality.

Is happy to gradually build up their hours and regular shifts, starting out with two clients, building trust and rapport so that hours increase as the relationships develop.

Communicate in a polite, prompt and professional manner.

Liaise with other professionals involved in the client's support and care.

Liaise with and take direction from the family.

Help with client's capacity building and community participation (i.e holidays, therapy and social groups )

Continually look for ways to improve the supports being provided.

Have the flexibility to be available for coverage of services if needed.

Assist with personal care tasks (toileting and showering if needed).

Has a reliable car.

Takes the job seriously and wants to genuinely help others

The job is paid at 41.89 per hour plus 92c per km of travel. It is expected that staff will be flexible in their hours and take one-off and fill-in shifts occasionally in addition to their regular ongoing shifts. This ensures new relationships can be formed and everyone in the business has access to shifts that suit their personal circumstances.

Mandatory criteria:
NDIS Worker Screening Check,

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Worker Orientation Module
Police Check

Working with Children Check
Qualifications or experience relevant to disability support industry
Current First Aid Certificate
Current driver's license

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $41.89 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Newcastle, NSW (preferred)

Work Location: On the road



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