Individual Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

SCHADS pay rate

Meaningful work

Supportive culture

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking an empathetic Individual Support Worker to help clients build independence at home and in the community. You will provide personal care, assist with daily activities, and support participants with mental health needs in a respectful, patient manner.

Shifts are Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-6pm fortnightly. A NSW Driver’s Licence, full insurance, and current First Aid/ CPR are required, along with relevant Disability or Community Services qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have a NSW Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance.
• Personal care is required and you must be confident providing it.
• You will support participants in home and community settings.
• Strong documentation, reporting and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Offering support in the home and the community.
• Supporting participants with mental health needs.
• Providing personal care including showering, toileting, feeding and dressing.
• Assisting with community participation and recreation programs.
• Following individual support plans.
• Completing clear and factual handover notes and incident reports.
• Using manual handling skills.

Skills

Personal care

Mental health support

Documentation

Communication

Manual handling

Education

Disability or Community Services qualification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Must have

• Must have a full NSW Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance
• Personal care is required and you must be confident providing it
• In home and community access program support

Make a real impact

As an Individual Support Worker with Lifestyle Solutions, you will help customers build independence at home and in their community. If you are caring, reliable and motivated to support others, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

Shifts on offer between - Monday to Friday - 9am to 6pm & Saturday 9am to 6pm fortnightly

• Offering support in the home and the community
• Supporting our participant with mental health needs
• Providing personal care including showering, toileting, feeding and dressing
• Assisting with community participation and recreation programs
• Following individual support plans
• Completing clear and factual handover notes and incident reports
• Using Manual handling skills

Why you will love working with us

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Hourly rate based on the SCHADS Award
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference

What you will bring

• Confident working with a participant who may display behaviours of concern including distress, agitation, or physical escalation
• Strong computer skills are essential for daily documentation, reporting, and communication
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Current First Aid Certificate & CPR
• Qualifications in Disability or Community Services or equivalent relevant experience

Who we are

Lifestyle Solutions provides person centered support to people with disability, young people, families and communities. We believe in equality, respect and everyone having access to quality services delivered by caring and dedicated people.