Disability Support Worker

Ancora Support Pty Ltd
Albany, WA
A$43.23-$47.16 p/h
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Casual
On-site

Posted 15 hours ago


Company Overview

At Ancora, our mission is to provide quality disability support services in the Great Southern region. We strive to be a trusted partner in our community, offering fulfilling opportunities for our customers and employees. Our values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Communication, Diversity, and Accountability drive everything we do. We prioritise choice and control, ensuring our support workers are well-matched to our customers and our services are tailored to their unique needs.

Due to our expanding customer base, we are keen to add to our support worker team. We are looking for Disability Support Workers who will play a pivotal role in delivering our services and exceeding our customers' expectations.

The Role

Available roles involve supporting individuals from our diverse customer group who have a variety of support needs, including cognitive, physical, neurological, and psychosocial.

We are currently seeking individuals that are willing to learn and support customers that may include some of the following: Training will be provided to successful candidate.

Personal care including showering and incontinence support

P.E.G Feeding

Seizure Management

Behaviours of concern.

No two days are the same, but regular activities may include:

Supporting customers with outings, social activities and other daily routines.

Providing companionship and support to assist customers to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence.

Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking and/or providing personal care

Writing up notes at the end of each shift

Attending the office for a team meeting or training

Hours

Working hours are very flexible, with a variety of minimum hours on offer. We provide services 24/7 and have both short and long shifts during the day, afternoon, night (including sleepover), and weekends.

Pay and Entitlements

All pay and entitlements will be as per the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, Social and Community stream.

Minimum hourly rates start at: $43.23 ($34.58 base rate + 25% casual loading)

Final base pay rate subject to negotiation with successful applicants based on skills and experience.

Additional benefits include:

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, extended to immediate family

An employee benefits program, with access to discounted gift vouchers and special offers from selected suppliers

Skills and Experience

Essential

While we are primarily looking for experienced support workers, if you are new to or interested in joining the sector, we will still consider your application

Excellent communication skills and understanding of people with diverse needs and preferences

Reliable, with good team skills along with the ability to work independently

A person-centred approach where you ensure the customer is involved in decisions about their support needs

High degree of honesty and integrity and ability to maintain professional boundaries, privacy, and confidentiality requirements

Smartphone and the ability to use basic software on a mobile application

You will need to currently hold or be willing to obtain prior to commencement:

National Police Check (less than 3 months old)

NDIS Worker Screening

Working with Children check

Current First Aid and CPR

Current driver’s licence, with access to a registered and comprehensively insured vehicle

NDIS Worker Orientation module

Application process

Applications should be submitted via Seek and include an up to date resume/CV that clearly shows your relevant skills and experience. A covering letter is not essential, but please include one if you wish to expand on your CV, outline your interest in the role or have other information you would like to share.

This recruitment process is being used to fill multiple roles and will be an ongoing exercise with no specific closing date. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

In the event all roles are filled, Ancora reserves the right to cease the recruitment process at any time without notice.

Enquiries

If you have any queries about the role, please contact either:

Clinton O'Brien, Director - Customer Relations on 0409 019 427, or

Erika Matovinovic, Director- Service Delivery on 0428 125 671


About Ancora Support Pty Ltd

Albany, WA, Australia

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