Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Work assists NDIS participants with a variety of needs in different ways.

Duties and Responsibilities are:

• Supports people with disability with daily activities such as mobility, housekeeping tasks, personal care, medication and meal preparation
• Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
• Provides emotional support, and assists in managing depression, confusion and grief
• Identifies and facilitates community-based social activities for people with disability
• Assists people with disability to access disability support services
• Supports people with disability with training and employment
• Manages risks and emergencies in a home care setting

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, the candidate would have:

• A compassionate and empathetic demeanour.
• Strong listening and oral communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Experience with challenging behaviours (Desirable)
• An enthusiastic outlook, very open, friendly, and a bubbly personality.
• Must have a driver’s licence.
• Available to work on a variety of shifts including mornings and evenings.

Salary: $35-$41 an hour + Super

Experience:

At least one year experience working as Disability Support Worker (Preferred but not essential)

Licence/Certification required:

• Working with Children Check (Preferred)
• Driver's Licence (Essential)
• Comprehensive Car Insurance (Preferred)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)
• Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate (Preferred)

To Apply

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link here:

Contact

For more information please contact, Jody Law, Intake Officer at 02 6156 4276 or [email protected]

Application closes on 28 March 2025.