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Disability support worker. casual - newcastle

Newcastle
Temporary
Life Without Barriers
Support Worker
Posted: 7 August
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About the Role We have opportunities to provide one-on-one lifestyle support to individuals with disabilities in their homes or the community, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required. We also offer roles in our Day Program, which caters to the interests and abilities of our clients and often includes social outings, recreational and leisure activities whilst encouraging positive social participation and community integration. Shifts will be during daytime hours Monday to Sunday. You will be working with individuals who present with a range of diagnoses, including: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Global Developmental Delay (GDD) Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety Tourette’s Syndrome Epilepsy Hearing Impairment Key Responsibilities Support clients with complex medical and behavioural needs requiring high-level daily care Implement behaviour support strategies aligned with individual support plans Facilitate inclusive community-based activities to promote social engagement Transport clients using a company van Assist with personal care (including toileting and showering), mobility, and manual handling Empower clients to find their strengths and promote independence Respond to changing routines and support needs in volatile environments Skills & Experience Experience supporting clients with any of the diagnoses listed above required 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, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Benefits: Pay rates starting from $43.23 (casual) Do the work you love during daytime hours only - no overnight or late-night shifts Work in a range of settings, including clients’ homes, in the community and at our day program centre 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. 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. For any other enquiries, contact Caprisse Angemi at caprisse.angemi@lwb.org.au.

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