Role: Disability Support Worker
Job Description
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide high-quality support to individuals with disabilities, assisting them to participate in various flexible learning programs and activities aligned with their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) goals.
No two days will be the same as you see it in action at our centre. You will help people achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills, and budgeting.
* Assisting individuals with aspects of personal care where required to meet their individual needs.
* Supporting meal planning, cooking, light cleaning, and facilitating community connection through socialising and outings.
* Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, visiting the movies, or accompanying individuals to appointments.
Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support and fostering independence for our clients.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
* A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.
* The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved.
* Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
* Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Hold or be willing to obtain relevant checks, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid, CPR, and an open Driver's License.
Benefits
We offer:
* Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free.
* Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses.
* Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service.
* Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
About Us
Our organisation supports people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and flourish according to their interests and priorities. We focus on ability, dreams, goals, and potential, making possibilities a reality for people with disabilities and those seeking employment, education, and training opportunities.