Disability Support Specialist - Flexible Shifts & Growth Path

InLife Independent Living Ltd; Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay and generous benefits

Salary packaging for extra take-home pay

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

InLife Independent Living Ltd in Shepparton is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide exceptional care and support to people with disabilities. This position involves working varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends. The ideal candidate will have experience with personal care and a passion for promoting independence among clients. An emphasis is placed on teamwork and supporting clients through various care strategies. This role offers competitive pay, salary packaging, and opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with a physical disability including transfers and hoisting.
• Confidence in providing personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Ability to assist with domestic duties.
• Passion for enabling independence for people with disabilities.
• Experience with clients who have acquired brain injuries is preferred.
• Patience and dedication to building rapport with clients.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing learning and guidance from professionals.
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.
• Possession of a full driver's license and willingness to provide transport.

Skills

Supporting people with a physical disability

Personal care experience

Domestic duties assistance

Enthusiasm for supporting disabilities

Experience with acquired brain injury

Building rapport with clients

Working in a care team

Good judgment and common sense

Willingness to work varied shifts

Full driver's license

Job description

InLife Independent Living Ltd in Shepparton is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide exceptional care and support to people with disabilities. This position involves working varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends. The ideal candidate will have experience with personal care and a passion for promoting independence among clients. An emphasis is placed on teamwork and supporting clients through various care strategies. This role offers competitive pay, salary packaging, and opportunities for career advancement within the organization.