ABOUT THE ROLE

Title: Disability Support Worker
Location: Launceston (Newnham and Legana)
Salary: $34.58 - $37.73 per hour plus 25% casual loading, super, and salary packaging
Employment Type: Casual

We are looking for passionate disability support workers who take a person-centered approach when supporting people with disability.

In this role, you will be providing active support to clients within their home and their community to develop skills, independence, and friendships.

You will be supporting and encouraging our clients to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals set within their NDIS support plans.

The role can be incredibly rewarding as you are an integral part of their journey towards 'Better Days, Every Day'

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

Essential:

• Available for a minimum of 3 shifts a week availability. The roster includes a range of shifts, including active nights, sleepovers or Day Programs.
• Experience providing support to others: Disability, Aged Care, Community, or Allied Health
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +).
• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check / willingness to obtain
• Valid First Aid & CPR

Highly regarded and desirable:

• A relevant qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Allied Health, Mental Health or working towards it
• Auslan skills, or a willingness to learn
• Able to work across a variety of locations including: Newnham and Legana

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached.

Benefits of joining Able Australia:

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings every fortnight)
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays)
• Instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• Positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

About Able Australia

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness.

As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume with your skills and experience.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment period.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout employment, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required. Applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: NDIS Worker Screening Check, International Police Check (if applicable), and Right to Work in Australia.

If you have any particular questions regarding the position or need to find out more, get in touch with Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected]