As a Disability Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred active support to people living with disability. Supported 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.
We are currently looking to fill 1 permanent part time position. You must be available for the following:
Week 1
Tuesday 7am to 9am & 3pm to 6pm
Wednesday 7am to 9am & 3pm to 6pm
Thursday 7am to 9am & 3pm to 6pm
Sunday 9am to 5pm
Week 2
Monday 3pm to 9pm
Saturday 3pm to 9pm
Sunday 3pm to 9pm
*Please Note: It is key to understand that our clients’ needs, and their support plans can change which also means that our roster lines may change and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high care behavioural support and follow behaviour management plans
- Full personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming
- Medication assistance
- Safe wheelchair transfers and transportation
- Engage in client interests such as hydrotherapy listening to music and creative activities
- Promote client choice and independence in all interactions
Skills & Experience
- Ability to drive a small bus for client transportation
- An unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop
- A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Pay rates starting from $34.58 (permanent part time) as per the SCHADS Award
- Access to employee assistance program and Fitness Passport for personal wellbeing
- Permanent part-time role offering stability and consistency
About the Organisation
Life 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, 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 Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Caprisse Angemi at ***************@lwb.org.au
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