We are seeking active, caring, calm-natured and reliable independent female Support Workers to become part of a close-knit team. We promote a friendly workplace where you will be valued and are actively playing a part in making a difference to a young woman’s life on a daily basis.

This position is providing in-home and community support to a 40-year-old woman in Cleveland with severe and permanent intellectual disability and Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy. Mobility is impaired, so a wheelchair and walking aid is required both inside and outside of the home.

The individual is a vibrant and active young woman who flourishes socially, loves being part of group activities and socialising with her friends and family. She loves to have fun and laugh with people and enjoys those who fully engage with her.

You will be assisting with:

• In-home support
• Meal preparation
• Home and cleaning duties
• Managing complex and challenging behaviours
• 1:1 assistance with activities and programs
• Transport and community access (in participants own car).
• Transport to appointments
• Administration tasks
• Shopping

Previous experience with intellectual and physical disabilities would be highly regarded, but not essential. Full training will be provided. Empathy and understanding towards the disabilities of the individual is a key requirement.

Shifts:

• Fridays Overnight - 4pm - 9am
• Sundays - 9am - 4pm
• Flexibility / adaptability to fill in shifts when other workers are on leave

Pay Rates:

• Monday to Friday 6 AM to 8 PM: $39.75 per hour
• Monday to Friday 8 PM to 6 AM: $44.52 per hour
• Saturday: $55.65 per hour
• Sunday: $71.55 per hour
• Public Holidays: $87.45 per hour
• Sleepover allowance: $90.00 per shift

The successful applicant will:

• Be adaptable, observant and proactive
• Be motivating and positive
• Have an understanding of / experience with behaviours
• Have the ability to work autonomously and efficiently
• Have a person-centered approach
• Use reflective practice and be open to feedback
• Use common sense
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness
• Able to adhere to routine
• Be active, fun, lively and very interactive
• Be capable of following instructions
• Have valid driver license and own vehicle to provide transport
• Have Disability Worker Screening, current senior First Aid & CPR
• Non-smoker
• Be reliable and have flexible availability to pick up additional shifts
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 12 months

To apply, please include your current resume and a cover letter addressing the specifics of the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.