Disability Support Workers

Distinctive Options Noweyung Group; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinctive Options Noweyung Group in Victoria seeks enthusiastic support workers to assist people with disabilities across supported independent living, individualised and group supports. Roles involve in-house activities, community access and in-home skill development, with some personal care duties as required.

You will write notes after shifts, follow NDIS plans, have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check, WWC card, First Aid/CPR, and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Completed NDIS Worker Orientation module
• Working with children (WWC) card
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Valid driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Provide in house activities and community access for people with disabilities
• In home skill development and documentation of supports/ activities
• Carry out duties per participants’ plans (NIS/ Positive/ health plans) as required
• Write effective notes after shifts on our data management system

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability / Age Care

Studying toward relevant qualification

Job description

Level 2, Pay point 1 - $36.22 per hours plus 25% casual loading

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic people who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities.

We provide a variety of support services which include our supported independent living, individualised support services and group support.

Our Supported Independent Living and IndividualisedSupports involves providing in house activities, community access for people with disabilitiesas well as in home skill development. Support workers may be required to perform personal care tasks where requested.

Group Supportsprovide the opportunitiesforadults and children to build on life skillssuch as cooking, self-advocacy, art, learning to live and travel independently, increasing health and wellbeing, sport and fitness, vocational skills and technology. Group supports also provide the opportunity for recreational activities.

Flexible hours 6 am until 11pm, sleepovers and weekends

Have common sense, good time management and communication skills

Be able to work independently, identify and problem solve

Have great interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, supporters and the wider community

The ability to write effective notes after shifts on ourdata management system to provide accurate documentation of supports/ activities

Have the ability to carry out designated duties/tasks as per participants Individual Support Plan, Positive Support Plans, health plans, NDIS plans, mental health plans and other reasonable duties as required and in response to changing circumstances

Current NDIS Workers Screening Check

Completed NDIS Worker Orientation module

Working with children (WWC card)

Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability / Age Care or studying toward other relevant qualification

First Aid and CPR certificate

Valid driver's licence

About us

Distinctive Options have been assisting people to fulfil their potential and gain equality in the community since 1985. We are more than your approved NDIS provider - we are with you on your journey and form a unique partnership that enables you to practice choice and control over your life. We aspire to make connections which enable people who have a disability to achieve their ambitions and live their most distinctive life.

For a copy of the Position description please email Roxanne McKerral, People & Culture Manager,***************@d-o.com.au

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.