Disability Support Worker. Casual - Narrabri

Life Without Barriers; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay from $45.28/hr (casual)

Salary packaging options

Flexible schedule

Working for a large social-purpose org

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Personal Support Worker to deliver one-on-one disability support in clients' homes and the community across New South Wales. You will assist with daily living tasks, mobility, and medication support, while advocating for client choice and independence.

Shifts are flexible and travel between clients is common, with no overnights. A NSW driver’s licence, First Aid certificate, and basic tech skills are required; casual rates start from $45.28 per hour under the

Qualifications

• A NSW driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Basic technology skills on mobile and desktop.
• Current First Aid certificate HLTAID003 or HLTAID011.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily personal care such as bathing, shaving and toileting.
• Provide medication assistance and mobility support.
• Advocate for client choice and independence through meaningful activities.
• Follow person-centred active support plans and behaviour support plans.

Skills

Driver's license

Tech literacy

First Aid

Flexible hours

Job description

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role

Provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in their homes or the community, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required.

Shifts fall between Monday to Sunday primarily between 7am to 6pm. Ability to work flexibly is required. No overnights or sleepovers required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily personal care such as bathing, shaving and toileting
• Provide medication assistance and mobility assistance
• Advocate for client choice and control to achieve their personal goals through meaningful activities while cultivating a supportive and positive environment
• Follow person-centred active support plans and behaviour support plans respectfully

Skills & Experience

• An unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Committed to work flexible work hours across the week, including public holidays
• Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop
• A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

• Pay rates starting from $45.28 (casual)per hour as per the SCHADS Award
• Enjoy exclusive salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills)
• Structure your work schedule to fit your needs and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• An opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations

For any other enquiries, contact Caprisse Reid at [e-mail].