Disability Support Workers

Accord Care Qld Pty; City of Greater Geelong; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in disability support services is looking for Disability Support Workers in Geelong. This role involves providing personal care and support to clients in their homes and the community. With competitive pay and opportunities for career progression, the ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Individual Support and possess problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates up to $44.39/hour

Weekend Rate: up to $79.90

11% superannuation

5 weeks Annual Leave

Onsite Training

Opportunities for Career Progression

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or higher.
• Experience in mental health and diabetes management preferred.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care and day-to-day activities.
• Complete documentation through shift notes and incident reporting.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients following NDIS guidelines.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Relationship Building

Challenging Behavior Management

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or Higher

Job description

ACCORD CAREis trusted in the provision of person-centered disability support services to NDIS participants. We provide Supported Independent Living, In-home care, Community Participation, Short-Term Accommodation, Community Nursing, and Allied Health Services.

About the role

We are looking for Disability Support Workers and Team Leaders in our supported independent living arrangements across multiple locations in suburbs of Geelong like Bell Post Hilland Armstrong Creek to provide 24/7 support in the home and out in the community.

The support worker's role and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting people with personal care and day-to-day activities in the home and out in the community
• Providing positive behaviour support to our clients
• Completing appropriate documentation through shift notes, incident reporting and data collection
• Contribute to the team’s overall objective of providing the best outcomes for our clients
• Work with your team leader to implement and review plans around daily service provision
• Maintain a professional relationship with clients and adhere to the NDIS and company code of conduct
• Above all, be responsive, reliable and accountable to our clients and your team

What we offer:

Part-time/Casual positions
Competitive Pay Rates up to $44.39/hour
Weekend Rate: up to $79.90
11% super
5 weeks Annual Leave
Onsite Training
Opportunities for Career Progression

Qualification/Experience:

MinimumCertificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care or Higher (or the ability to acquire an appropriate qualification)
Mental Health Experience
Diabetes Management
Problem-Solving Skills
Challenging Behavior Experience
Verbal/Written Communication and Relationship Building Skills

If you think this sounds like you, please apply!

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?

Do you have a current Working with Children (WWC) Check?

Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Have you completed a qualification in disability?