Disability Support Worker. Permanent Part Time - Mudgee

Life Without Barriers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (SCHADS) starting AU$/

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred active support to people living with disability in Supported Independent Living settings. This part-time role requires availability for all shifts across two lines of duty, including sleepovers and evening/night hours.

You will assist with daily living, personal care and routines while following individual support plans. A driver’s licence for NSW, basic tech skills, and a current First Aid certificate are

Qualifications

• Experience with complex behaviour support required.
• Unrestricted NSW driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic technology on mobile and desktop.
• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID003 or HLTAID011.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks.
• Remain flexible and respond calmly to changing situations.
• Follow and adapt to behaviour support plans.
• Maintain a positive attitude and build rapport.
• Assist with daily routines including domestic assistance and personal care.
• Promote client choice and independence in all interactions.

Skills

Complex behaviour support

Driver's licence & vehicle access (NSW

Basic technology skills

First Aid HLTAID003/HLTAID011

Job description

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred active support to people living with disability. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance.

We are currently looking to fill 2 permanent part time positions. You must be available for all shifts:

Line 1

Week 1:

Monday 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Saturday 4:30pm to 9:30am (sleepover)

Week 2:

Monday 11:30pm to 9:15am (active)

Tuesday 11:30pm to 9:15am (active)

Line 2

Week 1:

Wednesday 9am to 2pm

Saturday 4:30pm to 11:30pm

Week 2:

Monday 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Wednesday 7am to 4:30pm

Saturday 4:30pm to 9:30am (sleepover)

*Please Note: It is important to understand that our clients’ needs, and their support plans can change which also means that our roster lines may change and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks
• Remain flexible and respond calmly to changing situations
• Follow and adapt to behaviour support plans
• Maintain a positive attitude and a good sense of humour to build genuine rapport
• Assist with daily routines including domestic assistance and personal care
• Promote client choice and independence in all interactions

Skills & Experience

• Experience with complex behaviour support required
• An unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• 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 $36.22 (part time) as per the SCHADS Award
• Access to our employee assistance program and Fitness Passport for personal wellbeing