Disability Support Worker

Adlogic; City Of Bayswater; Hybrid; AUD 47,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible shifts

Job summary

People Who Care in Morley, WA is seeking caring and patient casual support workers to provide person‑centred disability services. You will assist with daily living activities, community access and personal care, reporting progress to the Service Coordinator.

As a Not for Profit with over 45 years of experience, the role offers flexible shifts including Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with additional opportunities. Western Australian drivers license and clear screenings are required.

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding of people with disabilities and their carers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting individuals with psychosocial, physical and intellectual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance and community access support.
• Assist clients with mobility, personal care and daily activities.
• Maintain care plans and document progress in regular notes.
• Collaborate with the disability services team to meet needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient

Flexible approach

Diversity awareness

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

• Opportunity available in the North/East Metro area - Morley and surrounding suburbs.
• Flexible casual role - seeking essential leave coverage on at least Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridayswith 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).

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.

LocationMorley
WA /Australia

IndustryCommunity Services & Development