SUPPORT WORKER multiple positions available, particularly in the North & South Adelaide Metro regions

Please note: You must answer the questions listed at the bottom of this ad to be considered.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Support Worker works alongside participants to provide a range of diverse person-centered emotional and physical supports, while assisting them to fulfill their NDIS plan goals.

Tasks may include:

In-home personal care

Daily living assistance with domestic tasks (i.e. meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry)

Provide support in line with individualised Care Plans

Assisting participants to complete tasks in the community

Supporting participants in leisure activities

Supporting participants to complete applications/forms

At ColourFull Abilities, the Support Worker role is classified under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, under the Home Care stream.

ColourFull Abilities is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals, including those in LGBTQIA+ communities. We recognise the unique needs and challenges faced by children and young people, especially within the community, and are committed to fostering an atmosphere that promotes their safety, well-being, and growth.

ABOUT YOU

Essential:
We are looking for Support Workers who have an open heart, are highly organised and detail oriented. The prospective workers will have well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with participants and their families, professionals and organisations. The prospective workers will have a genuine desire to provide care and support to vulnerable people as well as an ability to work in a changing work environment and to work both independently and as part of a team. It is important that the prospective worker has an awareness of the barriers that exist LGBTQIA+ people with disabilities.

Additionally to this, the prospective worker will have the following:

NDIS Worker Screening Check

DHS Working With Children Check

Current First Aid, CPR and Mental Health First Aid certification

Strong English language skills

Full Driver’s Licence and a reliable roadworthy vehicle.

Desirable:

In-depth understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities

Lived experience of Disability and/or a member of LGBTQIA+ communities

Current Flu vaccination

Safe Environments for Children and Young People - "Through their eyes" Training

An understanding/fluency of Auslan

NDIS Quality & Safety Commission training: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/

Fluency or ability to converse in a language other than English

Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or other relevant qualification, or working towards obtaining a qualification within 12 months

Benefits of working for ColourFull Abilities:

Continued learning and professional development opportunities

Regular opportunities for personal supervision and reflection

Collaborative and flexible approach to working in the Disability sector

Mental health, neurodivergent and disability positive work culture

Queer and community values

Capacity and empowerment building of the wider community with regards to LGBTQIA+ Disability

Opportunities for growth with a growing organisation

Opportunities to contribute positively and provide feedback within the organisational management structure

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, we would like you to submit your CV and your answers these questions:

As outlined on the ColourFull Abilities’ website, how do our expectations represent themselves in your everyday life?

The intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Disability is often under-funded and under-serviced. Why do you think a LGBTQIA+ specific disability service is important, whilst so many mainstream disability services are working towards cultural competency?

How many hours are you hoping to work each week, and what locations (i.e. north of CBD, or specific suburbs) are you comfortable working in, as a Support Worker at ColourFull Abilities?

Your answers may be in the form of a cover letter, email, or video response that accompanies your CV.

Any questions about the role can be sent to [email protected].