**Employment Type**: Casual with potential to permanent roles
**About Us**:
[Insert Company Name] is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment through our supported independent living houses, helping our clients to live more independently and with dignity.
**Job Summary**:
As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting individuals with disabilities in their daily living activities, promoting independence, and enhancing their quality of life. You will work closely with clients in supported living environments, providing them with the necessary support while respecting their personal choices and goals.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Assist clients with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Promote and encourage clients' independence by supporting them in developing life skills.
- Implement and follow individualized support plans tailored to each client's needs and preferences.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive living environment.
- Maintain accurate records of client activities and progress, reporting to management as necessary.
- Facilitate social and recreational activities that promote community involvement.
- Collaborate with other team members and professionals to ensure holistic support for clients.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and best practices in supporting clients.
**Qualifications**:
- Minimum of a Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability Support
- Previous experience in disability support or related fields is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and reliable with a commitment to supporting clients.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- CPR and First Aid
**Benefits**:
- Choose as little as 10h or up to 38h hours per week
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and community.
**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $26.05 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 - 38 per week
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 08/11/2024
Expected Start Date: 11/11/2024