**Disability Support Worker Role - Casual / PFT / PPT Based in Hobart, TAS**
**Casual and Permanent full-time / part-time position based in Hobart, TAS**
**About Orion Care**
Orion Care is a fast-growing NDIS registered provider.
Our vision is to provide quality care support and services as a platform for enabling and maintaining a sense of purpose and independence in life for our participants.
Our services include accommodation, allied health, and personal care services.
We have Australia wide presence.
**The Opportunity**
Orion Care is currently seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker for our Hobart operation.
As a disability support worker, you will be responsible to act all times with the client at the forefront of all tasks and activities. The role is a critical interface between Orion staff including House Managers, Roaster Coordinator, Recruitment Managers, and Clinical Advisors.
**How you'll make an impact as a disability support worker**:
- To provide care and care services, supervision and support to clients living within the community
- To provide care services that are person-centred, planned and agreed by the client
- To work with DSW team and other health professionals to maximize the individual's physical and mental wellbeing
- To provide support to clients that is flexible and individualised and to facilitate client involvement in daily activities and living skills programs across all services
**What we are looking for**:
As a flexible and understanding individual with a supportive and caring nature, ideally experienced within the disability or health care sectors, you'll have;
- Extensive experience working with, and providing for the day-to-day support and care for people with physical and other disabilities
- Cert III in Aged Care / Certificate III in Individual Support / Cert IV Disability or equivalent
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (MANDATORY)
- Current Police Check (MANDATORY)
- Current First Aid Certificate (MANDATORY)
- Current Vaccinations (MANDATORY)
- Experience with Manual handling
- Working with Children's Check (required)
- Own Reliable Car & Current Licence/Insurance cover (Preferable)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Caring and Professional Nature
- Flexibility to work around the clock, including night shifts
**Culture**
Job types: Permanent / Contract / Casual
**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual
**Salary**: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)