Empowerment-Focused Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Life Without Barriers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Wellbeing program

Positive community impact

Casual hourly rate

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is offering casual Disability Support Worker roles in Mackay, supporting people with disability in community and SIL settings. Shifts are largely one-on-one in the community with some SIL shifts. We seek patient, compassionate individuals who support independence, daily living, and community participation.

Applicants must follow procedures and support plans, and staff will clear probity checks including criminal history, Blue Card, and NDIS clearance where required.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with people with disability.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Valid Australian driver's license.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans.
• Help clients achieve goals through meaningful activities.
• Maintain thorough record-keeping.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Advocate for client choice and control.

Skills

Passion for disability work

Handling challenging behaviours

Driver's licence

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Life Without Barriers is offering casual Disability Support Worker roles in Mackay, supporting people with disability in community and SIL settings. Shifts are largely one-on-one in the community with some SIL shifts. We seek patient, compassionate individuals who support independence, daily living, and community participation.

Applicants must follow procedures and support plans, and staff will clear probity checks including criminal history, Blue Card, and NDIS clearance where required.