Disability Support Worker - Northern Suburbs

SACARE; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career progression

Health & well-being program

Job summary

SACARE, a South Australian-owned organisation, is seeking Casual Support Workers to provide individualised care to our participants within homecare settings, supporting wellbeing, daily living tasks and community outings with flexible hours. Join a locally owned, growing organisation that values safety, training and career development, with opportunities to move into permanent roles as available.

Applicants must have current checks and the listed qualifications.

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Workers Check.
• Current DHS Working With Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR.
• Current Manual Handling Certificate.
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or Aged Care or similar qualification.
• Basic Continence Aid Training (completed face to face within an RTO).
• Assistance with Medication Training (completed face to face within an RTO).

Responsibilities

• Empower participants to achieve their goals and support their individual care needs in wellbeing, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care and daily activities such as trips to shops or social outings.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or Aged Care

Job description

SACAREis a South Australian-owned and operated organisation leading the way in providing innovative in-home and supported accommodation care solutions to a diverse range of participants. Here atSACARE, we are seekingCasual Support Workersthat possess the relevant skills, qualifications and experience to provide individualised care to our participants within home care setting.

What's in it for me?

• Plenty of work hours are available across a wide range of shifts. Options to move into permanent and stable work. We will work with you and your availability.
• Working for a nationally growing organisation where you will be in a great position to grow your career.
• Access to our health and well-being program (EAP)
• Working with an experienced team all working towards making a difference in the lives of the clients we care for.
• Opportunities to access further training and development

How will I help?

You will empower participants to achieve their goals and support them and their individual care needs in areas such as wellbeing, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care needs and daily activities such as trips to the shops or social outings.

What do I need?

• Current NDIS Workers Check
• Current DHS Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate with up to date CPR
• Current Manual Handling Certificate
• Unrestricted Driver's License
• Certificate III Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or similar qualification
• Basic Continence Aid Training (completed face to face within an RTO)
• Assistance with Medication Training (completed face to face within an RTO)

This is a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking a vibrant and professional working environment, where their contribution is truly recognised and valued.

"This is not a job. It's a responsibility. If it were a job, you could work anywhere. You're here to transform care and change lives. In return, yours will be transformed."

People are the centre of everything we do.

SACAREis committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults we support.

All applicants and employees must provide mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.