Disability Support Worker

People Who Care Inc.; City Of Bayswater; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Salary packaging options

Job summary

People Who Care in Morley, WA, is seeking a caring casual support worker to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living and community access. The role covers leave coverage on Mondays and Tuesdays, with additional shifts available across the week.

You will support clients with mobility, personal care, meals, and daily tasks, maintaining care plans and documenting progress for the Service Coordinator. A current First Aid certificate and WA driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding of people with disabilities and carers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to cope with changing work demands and problem solve.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• Willingness to learn and competency in using technology (internet, email and smartphone).
• Current WA drivers licence and reliable vehicle.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months).
• Experience assisting people with high care needs.
• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Disability).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with domestic assistance and community access.
• Assist clients to meet goals per care plan.
• Provide regular case notes and communicate with the Service Coordinator.
• Collaborate with the disability services team to meet individuals' needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Diversity awareness

Adaptability

First Aid

Tech literacy

Driver's license

NDIS Screening

Police Clearance

Disability experience

Care planning

Education

Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Internet & Email

Smartphone usage

Job description

• Opportunity available in the North Metro area - Morley and surrounding suburbs.
• Flexible casual role - seeking essential leave coverage on at least Mondays and Tuesdays with additional shifts available throughout the week.
• Casual rate of$41.05 per hour, inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• Friendly and supportive team with a positive culture.
• Well established Not for Profit with over 45 years experience.
• Access to tax saving salary packaging options.

People Who Care provide person-centred assistance and support to people living with a disability, helping them to achieve their goals and remain as independent as possible. This role will also provide services for our Veterans Program.

To succeed in this role:

• You will need to be caring, patient, responsible and experienced in working with individuals with specific needs. Our clients may be experiencing psychosocial, physical and intellectual challenges.
• You may be asked to support our clients with mobility, personal care, preparation of meals, domestic tasks, accessing their community and other aspects of their daily life.
• Being flexible and proactive in your approach will help you to contribute positively to their wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with a range of activities, such as assisting to maintain their homes (domestic assistance), accessing the community and attending appointments (social support).
• Support individuals to achieve and meet their goals as specified in their care plan.
• Provide regular case notes and communicate with the Service Coordinator about the health, well-being and progress of the individual.
• Work collaboratively with the individual and the disability services team, and provide support that best meet the individual’s needs.

What you will need:

• Empathy and understanding of people with disabilities and their family members/carers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from a range of social, financial and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability and willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to cope with changes in work demands, to think outside the box and problem solve.
• First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• Willingness to learn and competency in using technology (internet, email and smartphone).
• Current Western Australian drivers licence and reliable vehicle.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months).
• Experience assisting people living with high care needs.
• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Disability).

Recruitment action will likely commence as suitable candidates apply.

People Who Care is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability are encouraged to apply.