Job Title: Disability Support Worker

Fig Trees Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider with extensive knowledge about NDIS, a passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve goals that are important to them, and a strong commitment to social justice and clients' choice and control.

We have an exciting opportunity for casual Disability Support Workers to join our Team working for our clients based in suburbs all around the Southern Suburbs of Adelaide.

Job Description:

The NDIS Workforce Capability Framework describes this role as a Support Worker for services funded under the NDIS. Persons working within this role are responsible for using the strategies determined in the participant's support plan.

All practices are participant-focused and promote participants' choices, rights, and decisions. Due to the variable nature of participants, this role requires the worker to promote participants' voices and choices and report any areas of concern. The participant is at the centre of all practices.

Workers are required to follow all policies and procedures and report to the client service coordination team.

Type Of Employment: Casual

Report To: Client Service Coordinator

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of a Disability Support Worker is to provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities in order to help them achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life, and promote their social inclusion. This includes:

Individualized support

Personal care

Skill development

Community participation

Documentation and reporting

Collaboration and communication

Safety and well-being

Implement personal hygiene and infection control procedures

Work Practices Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan but may include:

Assisting people to perform important daily activities

Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks

Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework

Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping

Providing emotional support and companionship

1. Individualised Support:

Work closely with NDIS participants to understand their specific needs, goals, and preferences.

Assist participants in developing and implementing personalized support plans that align with NDIS guidelines.

Provide practical assistance and emotional support to enable participants to engage in daily activities and routines.

build relationships with clients based on mutual respect

recognise and report any threat towards the client in circumstances and environment

2. Personal Care:

Assist participants with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation, while respecting their dignity and preferences.

Administer medication in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

To support clients in attending health appointments such as GP or dental appointments.

3. Skill Development:

Support participants in developing essential life skills, including communication, social interaction, and self-care.

Implement strategies outlined in participants' plans to help them achieve their goals, such as learning new skills or pursuing education and employment opportunities.

Support clients to build their confidence and independence

4. Community Participation:

Facilitate and encourage participants' engagement in community activities, social events, and recreational opportunities to promote social inclusion.

Assist participants in accessing public transportation and accompany them to community outings as needed.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions, progress, and outcomes in accordance with NDIS documentation requirements.

To be able to be specific as possible when documenting client's progress and all the details of the shift.

Prepare reports and documentation for NDIS reviews and assessments as necessary.

6. Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with other members of the client services team, including therapists, healthcare professionals, and family members, to ensure a holistic approach to care.

Identify needs and strategies of clients with the help with other members of the team

Communicate effectively with participants, their families, and support coordinators to ensure transparency and continuity of care.

7. Safety and Wellbeing:

Adhere to NDIS policies, guidelines, and protocols related to participant safety and wellbeing.

Identify and address potential risks to participants' health and safety and report any concerns promptly.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

First Aid Certificate

Drivers License

Manual Handling

Valid Working With Children’s Check

Valid NDIS worker check

Valid National Police Certificate

Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle

New Worker NDIS Induction Module

Smartphone

Certificate III or IV in Disability Support or a related field such as Individual support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services (preferred).

Experience: Preferred minimum six months relevant experience

Experience supporting people with disability

Demonstrated continuing professional development.

Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

Use of equipment related to personal and work safety

Supported participants in hygiene practices

Skills: Verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels

Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.

Strong time management

Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record-keeping.

Excellent problem-solving and conflict management skills.

Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

Employment Type:

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $31.46 – $41.29 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 38 per week

Schedule:

Afternoon shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Monday to Friday

Night shift

Public holidays

Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

A relevant qualification, minimum Cert 3 in Disability Support/Aged Care/Individual Support (Required)

Full Australian Driver Licence (Required)

Immunisation Record (Required)

First Aid Certification (Required – willing and able to obtain)

Manual Handling (Required – willing and able to obtain)

National Police Certificate (Required – willing and able to obtain)

NDIS Worker Check (Required – willing and able to obtain)

Working with Children Check (Required – willing and able to obtain)

CPR and First Aid Certificate (Required – willing and able to obtain)

Work Authorisation:

Unlimited work right in Australia (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person, mobile, 30 minutes from your base location

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Have you completed a qualification in disability?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?