Compassionate Disability Support Specialist

Achieve Australia; Casino; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Car leasing

Free personal and financial counseling

Paid leave and flexible work

Wellness programs

Regular training and induction

Promoting from within

Job summary

Achieve Australia is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centered support to clients with disabilities across the region. You will help clients set goals and support daily living, mobility, communication, and community participation.

You will work under the NDIS framework, adhere to the Code of Conduct and WHS requirements, and collaborate with families and the care team to promote rights and inclusion. Training and strong career development are provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support).
• Strong interpersonal, role modelling, and customer service skills.
• Problem-solving abilities with an ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Understanding of and commitment to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Code of Conduct and Workplace Health and Safety.
• Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region. Candidates without a current QLD driver’s licence are subject to a risk assessment.
• Experience in working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
• Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including, but not limited to, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport and medication administration.
• Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment where required.
• Provide support that will enable clients to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies, and relationships in the community.
• Support clients to access recreational services, transport services, including public transport, taxis, Achieve Australia vehicles.
• Advocate for and assist clients, their families, and significant people in their lives to access and engage with community.
• Complete client documentation including writing case notes, updating our client management system, communication booklets, and medical documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Adaptability

NDIS knowledge

Education

Cert IV in Disability

Job description

Achieve Australia is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centered support to clients with disabilities across the region. You will help clients set goals and support daily living, mobility, communication, and community participation.

You will work under the NDIS framework, adhere to the Code of Conduct and WHS requirements, and collaborate with families and the care team to promote rights and inclusion. Training and strong career development are provided.