Disability Superstar with experience with Neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ folk!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community and improving the lives of people with a disability? YES? Keep reading!

Hours required (minimum):

5pm-7pm Weekly Monday-Friday

Occasional Weekend full day shifts for carer respite

This role is ideal for candidates who have:

-A Compassionate nature

- Experience in level 3 ASD
-Initiative and a willingness to learn
-An open mind and respect for diversity (LGBTQIA+, First Nations Australians, -International cultures and religions)
-Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with participants and team members
-A passion for growth-based practices including capacity building and dignity of risk
-Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Successful candidates will also possess:

-Driver's Licence (No restrictions)
-Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
-Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
-NDIS Worker screening check (Yellow Card)
-All NDIS training modules available on the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission website (completed previously or willing to obtain)
-First Aid and CPR certificates (or willing to obtain)
-Fully COVID19 vaccinated (gov requirement)
-Current Police check (or willing to obtain)

Ideal, but not essential:

-Experience in Disability support (highly preferred)
-ASD/ADHD/Mental Health work experience OR Lived Experience
-Experience with adults and children with disabilities
-Certificate III or IV in disability

Tasks & Responsibilities:

-Assistance with daily tasks and activities
-Community access and community inclusion
-Emotional and mental health support
-Behaviour support (some clients)
-Mobility support (some clients)
-Transport help to appointments, therapies, social events, shopping and more
-Learning opportunities
-Home maintenance and cooking
-Encouraging healthy and positive family relationships and friendships

What do we offer?

-Opportunities for personal and professional growth
-Above award pay rate
-Mileage allowances
-A engaging, energetic, compassionate and *eccentric* team
-Inclusive and LGBTQIA+ affirming workplace
-Flexible work life blend with opportunity for regular hours if you need*
-Easy to use rostering/clock in/notes/and incident reporting apps
-Transparent and meaningful staff meetings and team building
-Long term participants matched to your personality and experience

*While initial engagement will be on a casual basis, future opportunities for permanent positions may be available to the right candidate in future.

About You:
If you do not meet all the above requirements, but have a genuine desire to care and connect with people, we still encourage you to apply! We want to get to know you, your interests, goals, and achievements. While qualifications and certifications are important, we are seeking to employ people with a genuine desire to support people in the disability sector.

How to Apply?
Submit your Resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself through your experiences or a story about something you're really proud of in your career, as well as why you want the role and what you feel you could bring to our company.