Part-Time Disability Support Specialist – SIL & Community

Life Without Barriers; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay from $36.22/hr (SCHADS)

Inclusive community and support

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is hiring three permanent part-time Support Workers under the SIL program in Australia. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, daily living tasks, mobility, and social activities in shared housing or home settings.

Shifts are rostered across multiple days and may adjust with client needs; a valid driver’s licence and ability to drive a van are required. Probity checks apply and wages start from $36.22 per hour under SCHADS.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Able to navigate apps and digital tools for accurate client record-keeping
• A current First Aid Certificate, which includes HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
• Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check

Responsibilities

• Support clients to engage in their hobbies including live music, arts and crafts and op shopping
• Support clients with daily personal care such as bathing, shaving and toileting
• Medication assistance and administration
• Mobility assistance - lifting, transferring and hoisting clients
• Mealtime management
• Foster community connection and engagement
• Empower clients by promoting choice, independence, and participation

Skills

Drive work van

Driver's licence

Digital tools

First Aid HLTAID003/HLTAID011

Job description

Life Without Barriers is hiring three permanent part-time Support Workers under the SIL program in Australia. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, daily living tasks, mobility, and social activities in shared housing or home settings.

Shifts are rostered across multiple days and may adjust with client needs; a valid driver’s licence and ability to drive a van are required. Probity checks apply and wages start from $36.22 per hour under SCHADS.