Disability Support Worker

Illawarra Rugby League; Wollongong City Council; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Award hourly rate

Team based culture

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to assist a customer to become more independent at home and in the community. The role requires providing personal care, medication support, and skills coaching, with a focus on compassionate, client-centered care.

You will work across shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with ongoing training and development opportunities. A valid driver’s license and NDIS screening are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver’s license and full comprehensive insurance.
• Experience or knowledge in disability support and personal care.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid certificate (HLTAID003) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support customers to develop personal interests and skills.
• Coach independent living skills (cooking, domestic, social).
• Administer medication and follow support plans.
• Document clear handover notes and incident reports.
• Provide personal care as required (toileting, showering, feeding, dressing).
• Help customers engage with community activities and programs.
• Understand mental health conditions and crisis management.
• Basic data entry and record keeping.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Flexible shifts

Basic computer skills

Mental health knowledge

Education

Disability/Community Services qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Data entry tools

Job description

• Disability Support Worker
• Rooty Hill NSW
• Must be happy to do some personal care
• Must have Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance.

Own It – How we get the job done

Lifestyle Solutions provide innovative and flexible person-centered support for people living with a disability. Support Worker to assist a customer to become more independent, in their own home and in the community.

As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring and skill development – guiding customers to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies
• Coaching independent living skills such as cooking, domestic and social skills
• Administering medication and adherence to individual support plans
• Completing clear, concise and factual handover notes and incident reports
• Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, feeding and dressing when required
• Helping customers engage with their local communities and culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
• Personal care is a must, and must be comfortable and knowledgeable in doing so.
• Epilepsy management knowledge is essential.
• Community Access will also be a requirement at certain times.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorders).
• Understanding of mental health crisis management.
• Basic computer skills (data entry, record keeping, scanning, printing).

Make It Matter – What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives

• Be willing to be work a variety of shifts which includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekends
• Versatile communication skills including the ability to interact with both verbal and non-verbal customers
• Current driver's license (mandatory requirement)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or be willing to obtain)
• Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003
• Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or similar, would be advantageous
• Be compassionate, reliable and punctual

Keep Calm and Be Happy – How you will interact with people and other benefits

Joining Lifestyle Solutions will give you the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of your customers. Our team is here because we care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award
• Team based structure and an inclusive culture
• Ongoing training & development

Respect – Who we are and why we do it

We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families, and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone's fundamental right. You can learn more about us

Join Us – Next steps

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Natalia Reali E: [e-mail]