Support Worker

Empowered Champions; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Award wages

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management

Job summary

Empowered Champions in Broken Hill is hiring a Disability Support Worker to help participants develop independence and practical life skills within the community. Roles include assisting with meals, budgeting, shopping, job-readiness and social participation, with options for full-time, part-time and casual shifts.

You’ll work to support people to plan activities, communicate, and engage in community life while observing safety and professional boundaries in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or willingness to obtain.
• Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Building everyday independence: supporting cooking, meal planning, shopping, budgeting and daily routines.
• Developing skills for employment: practising teamwork, communication, time management, following instructions and completing tasks.
• Strengthening community and social skills: helping participants start conversations, ask for assistance, order independently and build positive relationships.
• Supporting choice and problem-solving: encouraging participants to make decisions, work through challenges and gradually do more for themselves.
• Supporting active participation: joining gym sessions, swimming, recreational activities, community outings and group programs.
• Providing transport: supporting access to appointments and community activities.
• Working towards individual NDIS goals: planning meaningful activities around each participant’s interests, strengths and aspirations.
• Documenting progress: following support plans, recording achievements and areas needing further support, and communicating with the team.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Screening

Working With Children Check

National Police Check

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Community Access & Life Skills

Empowered Champions | Broken Hill | Full Time | Casual and Part time positions available

Enjoy connecting with people, getting involved and helping others build confidence?

We’re looking for an outgoing, reliable and encouraging person to join Empowered Champions. Someone who can start a conversation, bring enthusiasm to activities and recognise opportunities to help our champions grow.

You might be helping someone plan and prepare a meal, practise starting a conversation, manage their shopping budget or develop skills that support them towards employment and independence. Every shift is an opportunity to help our champions build practical skills they can use in everyday life.

The support we provide

Our focus is helping our champions develop the skills, confidence and independence to participate in their community, work towards employment goals and take greater control of their everyday lives.

We support each person to learn at their own pace, make their own choices and build on their strengths. This includes learning how to communicate with others, navigate social situations, take on responsibilities and complete everyday tasks more independently.

We do not provide high-intensity personal care or complex clinical care.

Your role may include:

• Building everyday independence: supporting cooking, meal planning, shopping, budgeting and daily routines.
• Developing skills for employment: practising teamwork, communication, time management, following instructions and completing tasks.
• Strengthening community and social skills: helping participants start conversations, ask for assistance, order independently and build positive relationships.
• Supporting choice and problem-solving: encouraging participants to make decisions, work through challenges and gradually do more for themselves.
• Supporting active participation: joining gym sessions, swimming, recreational activities, community outings and group programs.
• Providing transport: supporting access to appointments and community activities.
• Working towards individual NDIS goals: planning meaningful activities around each participant’s interests, strengths and aspirations.
• Documenting progress: following support plans, recording achievements and areas needing further support, and communicating with the team.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

• A friendly, approachable manner and confidence connecting with different people.
• Enthusiasm for joining in and supporting active community outings including the gym.
• The ability to safely support the activities listed above, with reasonable adjustments where needed.
• Initiative to plan engaging activities around participants’ interests and goals.
• Patience, compassion and respect for each person’s choices and pace.
• Reliability, good judgement and clear professional boundaries.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

We value workers who notice opportunities to build skills—whether that means encouraging someone to order their own lunch, follow a recipe or try something new.

Experience in disability, aged care or community services is welcome. We’re also open to people beginning their career who bring the right approach and a willingness to learn.

What you’ll need

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or willingness to obtain.
• Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check.

What we offer

• Full time, Part-time and casual opportunities.
• SCHADS Award wages, applicable penalties and casual loading.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive management and a welcoming team.
• Meaningful work with opportunities to see the difference your support makes.

Our mission is to empower participants to live a healthy, independent and confident lifestyle, where all things are possible. Our values—respect, compassion, kindness and belonging—guide how we work every day.