Disability Support Mentor

Kingdom Carers; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Carers is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to provide care, emotional support and practical assistance to clients with physical or intellectual disabilities. The role aims to promote independence, social connectedness and overall wellbeing.

The successful candidate will assist with daily routines, domestic tasks and community activities, working both independently and within a team to deliver compassionate, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• High level of problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ongoing issues that living with a disability presents at various life stages.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Program and Infection Control training
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate
• Medication training
• Primary and secondary ID requirements (100 points)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking, washing, toileting and cleaning.
• Helping with outings, social activities and other daily routines.
• Providing companionship and support to assist clients to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Work independently as required and exercise initiative.
• Provide a client focused service in a timely, consistent, co-ordinated and flexible manner

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015)

Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115)

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Disability Support Workers provide care, emotional support, physical assistance and supervision for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The specifics of the role depend on the client; however, Disability Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, independence, emotional wellbeing and general health.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking, washing, toileting and cleaning
• Helping with outings, social activities and other daily routines
• Providing companionship and support to assist clients to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Work independently as required and exercise initiative
• Provide a client focused service in a timely, consistent, co-ordinated and flexible manner

About you

• Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) or Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115) or Bachelor of Social Work
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• High level of problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ongoing issues that living with a disability presents at various life stages
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or Police Check if transitional rules apply) and Working with Children Check
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program and Infection Control training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Medication training
• Primary form of ID and secondary form(s) of ID with a value equal to 100 points of ID