Lighthouse Connect Services is a registered NDIS service provider. We are an Adelaide-based organisation servicing the South Australia and Queensland regions.
We are recruiting multiple casual staff to serve participants based in the Western Suburbs of Adelaide. Shifts are available 7 days per week including overnight shifts.

We provide in-home care and community access services to clients with a disability and/or complex mental health diagnosis who live independently or in supported accommodation settings.
We support clients 24/7 - this includes weekday, evening, weekend work, sleepover and/or active night shifts.

We are after like-minded people who have values similar to us.

There are, however, a few boxes you will need to tick:

Experience with high-intensity supports.

Experience with BiPAP machine, suction machine and cough assist device (Preferred but not mandatory) training can be provided.

Participant in Western Suburbs and resides with family. Support workers must be comfortable working in a family environment.

Willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers, weekends and public and/or school holidays with significant availability

Clear communication skills

The ability to write accurate and detailed shift reports including progress notes and incident reports

Willingness to engage clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Have a strong sense of accountability and confidentiality

Smart Phone with internet access

Rights to work in Australia

The ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries in line with the code of conduct.

Completed a Certificate- lll in Disability, Individual support, Aged Care or in similar disciplinary

Hold an SA driver’s license and own a reliable, registered and insured vehicle (must be comprehensive insurance).

Police Clearance/NDIS Worker Screening

Current First Aid & CPR certificate

Child Clearance

Preferred: academic or professional experience in mental health

Preferred: experience working in a highly dynamic and challenging setting and proven ability to adapt well to change.

This position requires a long term commitment - not short term.

What we’ll need you to do

Your role may include, but will not be limited to:

Personal Care: Provide assistance/standby assistance with daily self-care, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed, moving around the house and/or medication prompting.

Mental Health Care - supporting participants with dual diagnosis within their home and in the community

Domestic Assistance: Provide assistance with domestic chores, including assistance with light cleaning, dish-washing and/or laundry.

Transport: To assists clients to/from appointments, assistance with getting in and out of vehicle and/or social activities

Social Support: In home or outside the home to access community facilities. This service generally aims to maintain a client’s community connection and fulfill the need for social interaction;

Meal preparation: This may include assistance to write a shopping list, food prep and cooking.

Be reliable, punctual and caring. These are some of the most important attributes you could bring to this industry.

Benefits:

Flexible work-life balance

Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work

A fun and supportive working environment

Start your career with us and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in this industry.

Small family-run business who will support you along the way

Adhoc and regular supervision support.

Opportunities for further training & skill development

Pays are in line with the Social and Community Services Industry Award. Hourly rate + Penalties + Superannuation + Km's while transporting a client.

All successful candidates will be required to complete the NDIS worker orientation module before the commencement of work.

Apply now with a Resume and Cover Letter.