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Female and Male Disability Support Workers in Caloundra.

Full-time and part-time

Various shifts available.

Disability Support Workers - Join Focused Well-being Services in Caloundra Sunshine Coast

Focused Well-being Services, a support provider for NDIS participants, is seeking exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and person-centered Disability Support Workers to deliver high-quality NDIS services and improve the quality of life of our participants in the Caloundra Sunshine Coast area.

Our goal is to establish a model of service delivery that truly focuses on improving the lives of the individuals we support. We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and caring individuals with high standards of personal accountability and integrity who are willing to go the extra mile and deliver an exceptional standard of service to NDIS participants.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To join a team that supports individual NDIS participants to achieve an improved quality of life by providing active support and assisting participants to work towards their NDIS Plan goals.

JOB DUTIES

Encourage participation in community access, social, and civic activities.

Support NDIS participants in their own homes (includes cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc.).

Keep suitable records to meet legislated reporting requirements.

Use your vehicle to drive the participant to appointments and assist with other travel and transport arrangements.

Be accountable and responsible for decisions and actions.

REQUIRED ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Must have experience working with clients with epilepsy.

Must be able to do at least 2 active night shifts per week.

Must be fit.

Can swim and follow instructions.

Ability to follow instructions for Restrictive Practices

Ability to stay Covid Safe at home and in the community.

Ability to follow policies and procedures established by the provider with attention to detail and due diligence.

Ability to understand the participant’s NDIS Plan goals and record details about progress towards those goals.

Ability to apply good judgment and be alert to potential hazards in various environments and respond appropriately in an emergency.

Ability to learn to safely and confidently work alone with the participant and encourage them to try new things.

Ability to learn about the participant and apply that knowledge, including a willingness to facilitate the individual’s choice and control over their own life.

Knowledge, skills, and ability to implement the Active Support Model for working with a person with a disability.

Basic knowledge of State and Federal legislation pertaining to Disability, Workplace Health and Safety, Human Rights, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and an understanding of your requirements as a support worker to adhere to workplace policies and procedures established by Focused Well Being Services that reflect the above-mentioned legislative requirements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

MANDATORY

Disability Support Workers MUST have all relevant checks and certificates.

A current unrestricted Australian driver’s license

A current Queensland Blue Card

A current NDIS Worker Screening Check

A current First Aid and CPR certificates

A Certificate 3 in a Disability Support Services qualification or a willingness to complete one.

NDIS module completion certificates for the following modules:

Worker Orientation Module

Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Module

New Worker NDIS Module

Supporting Effective Communication Module

Demonstrated ability to provide active support to people with disabilities or demonstrated ability in a similar role.

Capacity to rapidly acquire knowledge about the participant and apply that knowledge to provide positive quality of life outcomes.

Knowledge of or the capacity to acquire knowledge of disability sector policies and procedures established by Focused Well Being Services that are governed by relevant State and Federal Legislation.

Skill and ability to record accurate data as required by Focused Well Being Services in order to support NDIS planning, implementation, and review activities.

Must have a reliable and insured vehicle to use for shifts.

When applying, please mention your work availability.