Disability Support Worker (Sil). Permanent Part Time - Mount Hutton

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

Benefits offered by this job

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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

About the Role

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 looking to fill 1 permanent position, you must be available for all shifts:

Week 1

Tuesday 3pm to 7pm

Wednesday 7am to 4pm

Friday 3pm to 7pm

Saturday 4pm to 9pm

Week 2

Friday 3pm to 7pm

Saturday 4pm to 9pm

Sunday 11:30am to 9pm

*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Key Responsibilities

• Big tick if you are a fan of the Newcastle Knights or Jets!
• Support clients with mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, and complex needs
• Assist with personal care including bathing support, 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 & Experience

• Ability to implement positive behaviour support strategies
• 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 (permanent) as per the SCHADS Award
• Experience the welcoming spirit of our Newcastle team, where community engagement is highly valued
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport and salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills)