Disability Support Worker. Casual - Port MacquarieApply now Job no: 504741Employment type: CasualLocation: Port Macquarie & Mid North CoastCategories: Disability, Mental HealthAbout the roleSupported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance. You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster.ResponsibilitiesSupport individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern, staying calm and using de-escalation techniques when needed.Assist with personal care and mobility, including tasks like bathing, dressing, and manual handling to ensure safety and dignity.Help clients build confidence and independence by encouraging daily living skills, self-expression, and personal growth.Facilitate community access and provide transport support, helping clients stay connected and involved in activities they enjoy.Work as part of a 24/7 rotating roster, with sleepover shifts being a key requirement of the role.Skills & ExperienceAn unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle is requiredCommitted to work flexible work hours across the week, including public holidaysDemonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktopA current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NDIS and Working with Children Checks (where relevant to the role).Pay rates starting from $41.76 (casual) as per the SCHADS AwardMake a real difference to people's lives by providing specialised support for participants living with a disabilityBuild your career at Life Without Barriers with opportunities nationallyWork for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisationsAbout theOrganisationLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit 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 and refugees and asylum seekers.Empowering 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.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.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Advertised: 23 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 07 May 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard TimeWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Ok, we will send you jobs like this.The email address was invalid, please check for errors.You’ve already made a difference in people’s lives. Let’s keep that going - together. Join a purpose-driven team where your experience truly matters. Sleepover shifts are part of the role.Expression of interestNo expression of interest currently availableYou’ve already made a difference in people’s lives. Let’s keep that going - together. Join a purpose-driven team where your experience truly matters. Sleepover shifts are part of the role.
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