Disability Support Worker

Achieve Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Car leasing

Counselling—personal and financial

Paid leave & flexible work

Wellness programs

Training & induction

Career progression

Job summary

Achieve Australia is seeking a Disability Support Worker in our day program in Epping to provide person-centered support to people with a disability. You will help them set and reach goals and support them to live the life they choose.

We value diversity and create an inclusive workplace. Benefits include salary packaging, car leasing options, and access to wellbeing and training programs. A criminal history check and working with children check may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support.
• Strong interpersonal, role modelling, and customer service skills.
• Understanding of NDIS and Workplace Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
• Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including 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.
• Help clients participate in interests, hobbies and community relationships.
• Assist clients to access recreational and transport services, including public transport and Achieve Australia vehicles.
• Advocate for clients and families to access community services and engagement.
• Complete client documentation including case notes, client management system entries, communication booklets and medical documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

NDIS knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support

Tools

Client management system

Job description

Do you enjoy high energy disability support work? We have some permanent part time hours in our day program in Epping.

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

As a Disability Support Worker at Achieve Australia, your primary goal is to provide person-centered quality support services to people with a disability. You will support our clients to set and reach goals that are important to them and make decisions about how best to live the life they choose.

Role 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.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• 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.

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.

Accessibility and more information

If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we’re here to support you. Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.

If you’d like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 02 9066 5550.

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