Disability Support Workers

Distinctive Options; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinctive Options in Australia seeks enthusiastic people passionate about supporting people with disabilities. We provide a variety of support services including individualised supports and group support.

The role involves in-house activities, community access for people with disabilities, and in-home skill development, with flexible hours and weekend work. You will document shifts and follow plans across NDIS, health, and other supports to promote independence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or studying toward relevant qualification.
• Certificate IV in Disability / Age Care or related study.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house activities and community access for participants.
• Assist with group supports to build life skills and wellbeing.
• Write clear, accurate notes after shifts in the data system.
• Follow individual support plans and health/NDIS plans as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability / Age Care

Studying toward related 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 individualised support services and group support.

Our 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.

Can work flexible hours 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.