Disability Support Worker - Casual - Adelaide
Job no: 506470
Employment type: Casual
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Disability
About the role
As a Disability Support Worker working in the Metro Adelaide area, you will be dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in your local community. You will be working in either our Lifestyles or Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) and will be required to provide transportation in your own vehicle, so a valid Australian driver's licence and your own registered and insured vehicle are a requirement. Shifts will range from day work, split shifts, weekends, and overnights. Commitment to a 24/7 roster, including sleepover shifts & weekends, is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide person‐centred support to clients in line with their support needs, preferences, individual support plans and funding; participate in community activities and encourage clients to perform daily living tasks.
* Establish meaningful relationships with clients, their families, supporters and advocates to work towards positive outcomes for clients.
* Complete documentation and reporting requirements, including case notes, incident documentation and any other role‐specific requirements.
* Commitment to a 24/7 roster, including sleepover shifts & weekends.
Skills & Experience
* Qualifications in Disability or similar are highly regarded.
* Proactive and energetic approach to providing support.
* Strong communication and relationship‐building skills.
* Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle.
* Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.
Benefits
* Opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability.
* Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations.
* Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax‐free through salary packaging benefits.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to support each individual's needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check, an NDIS Worker Screening Check, and a Working with Children's Check.
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