Disability Support Worker

Better Access Support Services; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

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Job summary

Better Access Support Services in Toowoomba is hiring experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team, delivering 1:1 and group support across SIL and SDA housing, with a focus on daily living assistance, personal care and community access.

This role requires sleepover availability, a Certificate III in Disability or related field, valid driver's licence, vehicle and first aid/CPR, plus NDIS checks. We offer professional development and a supportive, diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III or higher in Disability or Individual Support, Aged Care or Nursing, or currently or willing to enroll.
• PEG, Quality of Life Feeds, and stoma care experience desirable.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or Yellow Card required; Working with Children Blue Card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance, personal care and transport to participants.
• Support participants with daily living activities and wellbeing.
• Assist with 1:1 support and in SIL/SDA housing as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and high standard of accountability.

Skills

Sleepover shifts

Manual handling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Driver license & vehicle

Education

Certificate III in Disability/Individual Support or Aged Care/Nursing

Job description

Better Access Support Services – Toowoomba QLD

At Better Access Support Services, we aim to support peoplelivingwith disability to access the community, make new connections and grow their capacity for independence. To achieve this, we employ a great team of people who are rewarded with a genuinely supportive culture.

Currently, we have vacancies in Toowoomba for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team working with participantsboth 1:1 and in SILand SDAhousing.

The Position

Disability Support Workers provide domestic assistance, personal care, transport, positive health and well being opportunities and support our NDISparticipantsto achieve their goals.

Thesupports andserviceswe provide to our participants are:

• Daily personal care assistance
• Domestic supports including cleaning, washing and cooking
• Community access and transport
• Active overnight awake shifts / sleepover night shifts

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Willing to work some sleepovers is a must
• Minimum Certificate III or higher in Disability or Individual Support, Aged Care or Nursing, or currently or willing to enroll
• PEG, Quality of Life Feeds, and stoma care experience highly desirable
• Able to work some 1:1 active overnight shifts each week
• Valid driver's licence
• Own registered, comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain before commencement
• Experience in manual and mechanical hoist use
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or Current Yellow Card
• Working with Children Blue Card
• Have completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Quality Safety and You) or willingness to complete prior to commencing
• Have the willingness to supportparticipantswith personal care and domestic duties
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks
• Have good computer, phone, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Have a strong sense of personal accountability and confidentiality
• Above award pay rates.

• Professional development, training and career progression opportunities
• A safe and healthy workplace culture whichembracesdiversity and mutual respect

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Additionally, only applicants applying through the job ad will be considered.