Disability Support Worker – Community & Culture

Life Without Barriers; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

From $36.22/hr

Inclusive workplace

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Alice Springs for multiple permanent part-time roles across Lifestyles & Supported Living. You will provide person-centred support, assist with personal care and complex health needs, and help clients engage in activities and culture within a 24/7 roster that includes nights, weekends and public holidays.

Ideal candidates will have a driver licence, First Aid and CPR, and a respectful understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care.
• Experience supporting people with complex health needs.
• Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern and following behaviour support plans.
• Unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal people.

Responsibilities

• Provide active, person-centred support tailored to individual needs and goals.
• Follow and implement behaviour support plans.
• Support people to participate in enjoyable activities, community life and cultural activities.
• Provide personal care and support with daily living.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other support professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support.

Skills

Personal care

Complex health needs

Behaviours of concern

Driver Licence

First Aid & CPR

Aboriginal culture awareness

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Alice Springs for multiple permanent part-time roles across Lifestyles & Supported Living. You will provide person-centred support, assist with personal care and complex health needs, and help clients engage in activities and culture within a 24/7 roster that includes nights, weekends and public holidays.

Ideal candidates will have a driver licence, First Aid and CPR, and a respectful understanding of Aboriginal culture.