Job Description
We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team as Disability Support Workers.
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide support to people with disabilities, assisting them to live as independently as possible. You will help individuals develop important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills, and budgeting.
You will also assist with aspects of personal care where required, support with meal planning and cooking, and facilitate community connection through socializing and outings.
Your role will involve providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies, or accompanying individuals to appointments.
You will also help individuals maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible
* Develop daily skills in areas such as housekeeping, personal care, and social skills
* Provide support with meal planning and cooking
* Facilitate community connection through socializing and outings
* Accompany individuals to appointments and daily activities
* Maintain a connection to family, friends, and services
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or similar qualification
* Previous experience working in a disability support role or supporting people with complex disabilities
* Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, early mornings, weekends, and sleepovers
* The capacity to meet physical requirements, including manual handling tasks
* A commitment to privacy and confidentiality
* Good computer skills and experience using software applications
* A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Driver's License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
* Salary packaging options
* Entertainment benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wide range of training opportunities
* Additional benefits including discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, and free flu vaccinations
Others
We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.
We are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.