Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people with a disability to live positive and fulfilling lives? If you are an enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individual and believe in inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities then Hartley is the place for you.

About Hartley Lifecare

We have been supporting people with disability to live their best life in the Canberra community since 1962. Hartley Lifecare operates under a person centred, family governance model with a strong focus on active support. We are an equal opportunity employer who is proud to say that our employees originate from over 50 different countries, bringing with them a vast wealth of knowledge and skills. Hartley is always seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team.

Role description

We are seeking experienced and flexible Disability Support Workers to fill a range of casual roles available. You will need to be able to work one to one and as part of a team in a group setting. This position is a shift work role, which includes the need to work weekends and the ability to cover leave within a 24/7 roster. The aim of the role is to provide quality support for our clients in achieving their goals. This is a casual role with the potential for permanency in the future.

The successful candidate must have:

• A current provisional or full Australian drivers licence
• A valid WWVP card with NDIS activities
• First Aid Certificate from a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation
• A strong background in providing support to individuals with complex behaviours is required.
• Must demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence in your work.
• Able to provide consistent, reliable support to clients across a range of situations.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs or environments.
• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and possess a NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/login/index.php

If you have a desire to support a person with disability to achieve their personal best, strong communication skills and patience, determination and the ability to create a sustainable safe and stable home environment then this role is for you.

To begin the application process:

Apply for this position and respond to the Screening Questions which will be sent through once you have applied. Once you have answered the screening questions you will be sent an application pack in 1 - 2 business days.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]