Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider. We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

About Me
Hello! I am looking for friendly Support Workers to assist me in achieving my NDIS goals. I’m looking for someone who can assist me to settle in my new house and share with a new housemate. I’m looking for someone with whom I can enjoy a cup of tea listening to Elvis music and making jewellery. I am a female aged 55 with a diagnosis of Moderate Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and some mobility limitations. I will require assistance with personal care, as well as general support for my day-to-day activities.

The Role
An Opportunity is available to join my team of wonderful support workers who help to facilitate my daily life. My support workers assist me on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio throughout the day.

Due to some of the challenges I face, I can be verbally aggressive and loud. In this instance I would like you to give me some space.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist me with ADL’s
• Personal care
• Manual Handling
• In home activities such as making jewellery
• Support me to achieve my goals to reach my potential in all facets of my life.
• Support my life skill development through proper implementation of established plans and programs to support the achievement of goal outcomes for me.
• Actively engage in person centred active support.
• Maintain accurate records.

Shifts
I am looking for someone to support me on a Part Time basis, my shifts are generally but not limited to:

• Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1500 to 2300 + PON to 0700
• Week 2: Monday, Saturday, Sunday 0700 to 1500

The ideal candidate will have:

• NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability related check
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or other relevant qualification
• Manual Handling Level 3

About you:

I am looking for a creative and positive person to join my team. A good match for me would be someone who has an efficient and confident approach in what they do and possesses a calm and patient nature. A good sense of humour is also important. I want someone who promotes a positive work culture and comes to work with a smile every single day.

Other requirements:

• Experience in working with people who have behaviours of concern
• Ability to implement individualised developmental programs.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Flexible working hours
• Experience in various models of support preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in service delivery.

The Offer

To get you started, we ensure that you are feeling comfortable and confident in the role. You will be offered full training by CLO which includes buddy shifts with my core team.
Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to join my energetic team and help me to live my best life. I would hope that we will develop a strong relationship, and you will understand my requirements and be able to assist me.

Joining CLO, you will be provided with:

• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training and development support
• Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)
• Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.

Our Values

• Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.
• Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.
• Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.
• Learning: In learning we will grow
• Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or apply below.

CLO prides itself on being an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all background, ages, and gender as well as people who identify as First Peoples, LGBTIQ+ and people with a disability.