Disability Support Worker

Achieve Australia; Audley; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Car leasing options

Free personal and financial counseling

Flexible leave and work arrangements

Job summary

Achieve Australia is hiring a Support Worker to provide person‑centred support to clients with disability, helping them develop daily living skills and participate in the community in line with Individual Support Plans.

You will follow health care plans, document accurately, and work closely with guardians and care teams. Required: NSW Driver’s Licence, First Aid, Working with Children Check. Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting people with disability and their families.
• Current NSW Drivers’ Licence is required.
• Current First Aid Certificate is required.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• Candidates without a current NSW driver’s licence are subject to a risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of clearly defined support duties in accordance with individualised health care plans to assist participants to remain safe, healthy and make decisions for themselves within their assessed capacity or in conjunction with guardians who have decision‑making authority.
• Promote and role‑model delivery of support in accordance with individualised health care plans to assist clients to remain safe, healthy and make decisions for themselves within their assessed capacity or in conjunction with guardians who have decision‑making authority.
• Identify and report issues that affect the implementation of Individual Support Plans to inform any need to amend the plan to meet participants individual needs.
• Complete mandatory documentation accurately and within given timeframes to meet operational requirements.

Skills

Disability awareness

Education

Certificate III in Disability or equivalent

Job description

Working at Achieve is more than just a job.

Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.

We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.

Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS-registered provider.

About the role:

The Support Worker is responsible for applying the organisation’s customer service framework and a person‑centred approach to provide quality support and assistance to clients in their daily activities to develop skills, maximise their independence, participate within the community and facilitate relationships in line with their Individual Support Plans.

Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake a range of clearly defined support duties in accordance with individualised health care plans to assist participants to remain safe, healthy and make decisions for themselves within their assessed capacity or in conjunction with guardians who have decision‑making authority.
• Promote and role‑model delivery of support in accordance with individualised health care plans to assist clients to remain safe, healthy and make decisions for themselves within their assessed capacity or in conjunction with guardians who have decision‑making authority.
• Identify and report issues that affect the implementation of Individual Support Plans to inform any need to amend the plan to meet participants individual needs.
• Complete mandatory documentation accurately and within given timeframes to meet operational requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting people with disability and their families
• Certificate III in Disability or equivalent
• Current NSW Drivers’ License
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check
• Candidates without a current NSW driver’s licence are subject to a risk assessment

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.

We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.

As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:

• Reference checks
• National Police check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children check
• Verification of your right to work in Australia.

Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.

To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au