Casual Disability Support Worker - SIL & Community Living

Life Without Barriers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking skilled Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Sydney South. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily living, and help clients achieve independence in a shared housing setting.

Successful candidates will work across a varied schedule, including short shifts and Sleepover shifts, and must be prepared to handle high medical needs and behaviors of concern with professionalism and empathy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disability.
• Previous experience working behaviours of concern.
• Prior experience working with high medical needs.
• Confidence in driving a wheelchair van.
• Manual Handling and Hoisting experience.
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans
• Provide assistance with High Intensity daily personal activities
• Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities
• Maintain thorough record keeping
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
• Advocate for client choice and control

Skills

Disability support

Behavioural concerns

High medical needs

Wheelchair van

Manual handling

First Aid CPR

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking skilled Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Sydney South. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily living, and help clients achieve independence in a shared housing setting.

Successful candidates will work across a varied schedule, including short shifts and Sleepover shifts, and must be prepared to handle high medical needs and behaviors of concern with professionalism and empathy.