Disability Support Worker (Female).
Permanent Part Time - Arncliffe Apply now Job no: ******Employment type: Part TimeLocation: SydneyCategories: DisabilityAbout the OrganisationEmpowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission.
Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life.
If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia.
We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness.
We work with people who are homeless refugees and asylum seekers.
Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.About the RoleSupport 4 women with disability living in a Supported Independent Living home in Arncliffe who are looking for someone with experience in providing personal care, stoma care and manual handling to provide them active day to day support.The successful candidate will follow active support plans and participate in activities of interest to the women which will include transport to day programs, going to the movies and going shopping.
In order to transport the women, the successful candidate must be confident in driving a wheelchair van.The successful candidate must be able to commit to one of the below set permanent part time rosters:28 hours per fortnight:Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri 6-9:30amWeek 2: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri 6-9:30am30 hours per fortnight:Week 1: Wed 6-10:30am and Thu 2-9pmWeek 2: Wed 6-10:30am, Thu 6am -1pm and Sun 2-9pmKey ResponsibilitiesFollow and actively participate in person-centred active support plansFollow person-centred support and behaviour plansFacilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activitiesMaintain thorough record keepingBuild positive relationships with clients, families and colleaguesAdvocate for client choice and controlSkills & ExperienceExperience with personal care and stoma careAbility to complete regular manual handlingConfidence in driving a wheelchair vanCurrent First Aid and CPR Certificate At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance.Base hourly rate from $***** per hourUp to $15,900 of your annual salary tax freeStable, predictable rosters - paid annual and personal leaveShort shifts, providing flexibility for study or other commitmentsAccess to Fitness Passport and Employee Wellbeing programHow to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.
For any enquiries, please contact Kestra Caller at Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 19th of NovemberAdvertised: 03 Nov **** AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 19 Nov :55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time