Disability Support Worker

Care For You, Pty; Geelong; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised training by industry

24/7 support from Care Managers

Vouchers and certificates for carers

Job summary

Care For You are seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our team in Geelong (and Lara). You will provide one-on-one support to clients in their homes, with flexible hours and rostering up to four weeks in advance.

We pay between 36 and 80 AUD per hour and offer 24/7 support from Care Managers, specialised training, and vouchers/certificates for carers who go above and beyond. To be successful you should have experience with SCI/ABI, current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level 1:1 attendant care for SCI/ABI clients
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid & CPR certificates are essential
• Driver's licence and own vehicle preferred
• A relevant Disability qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Disability qualification or equivalent

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Disability Support Worker

Geelong, Australia

Reference: 6943829

• Roles available in Geelong and Lara
• Flexible hours to suit
• Pay rates between $36 - $80p/h
• Long and short shifts available, rostered 4 weeks in advance
• 24/7 support from our team of Care Managers
• Specialised training by industry experts to set you up for success
• Great pay, vouchers and certificates for carers who go above and beyond

Who are we looking for?

You are a genuine, caring, reliable carer who has a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our clients. You enjoy working independently with clients and their families as well as in a team environment. You have excellent communication and listening skills and can take direction from clients.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience providing high level 1:1 attendant care support for SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) & ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) injured clients is highly valued
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid & CPR certificates are essential
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle preferred
• A relevant Disability qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential

We are looking for carers who share Care For You values and are willing to go the extra mile for our clients during this challenging period.

About Care For You

Care For You are proud to be an accredited provider of exceptional specialist Spinal & Acquired Brain Injury (SCI & ABI) care for clients living in their own homes.

"I'm really proud to work for Care for You... I can't take all the credit here - the real credit goes each and every one of your staff at Care
for You with their amazing communication in keeping us informed."

Recipient of the Outstanding Performance Certificate, Support Worker Liz Nigro (working at CFY 3.5 years)