Disability Support Worker — 1:1 Community Care & Sleepovers

Life Without Barriers; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers in NSW is hiring a permanent Supported Independent Living (SIL) worker to support people with disability in shared housing or their own home, across specific shifts. Availability across all shifts is required.

You will assist with personal care, daily living, and community outings, uphold client choice and active supports, and complete sleepover shifts. A NSW driver’s licence and First Aid certificate are essential; probity checks apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to implement positive behaviour support strategies.
• Unrestricted New South Wales driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on mobile and desktop.
• First Aid Certificate HLTAID003 or HLTAID011.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, and complex needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, toileting and dressing.
• Advocate for client choice, expression and active supports.
• Support clients 1:1 in community outings including markets and rodeos.
• Availability for sleepover shifts is essential.

Skills

Positve behaviour support

Driver's licence NSW

Tech literacy

Advocacy for client choice

Education

First Aid Certificate HLTAID003 or HLTAID011

Job description

Life Without Barriers in NSW is hiring a permanent Supported Independent Living (SIL) worker to support people with disability in shared housing or their own home, across specific shifts. Availability across all shifts is required.

You will assist with personal care, daily living, and community outings, uphold client choice and active supports, and complete sleepover shifts. A NSW driver’s licence and First Aid certificate are essential; probity checks apply.