Disability Support Worker SIL Casual - Newcastle

Return to Life Without Barriers; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading social purpose organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. This role involves providing essential support to clients in their daily lives, ensuring their comfort and independence. You'll assist with personal care, offer behavioural support, and advocate for client choice. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, this organization values your contributions in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. If you're passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team.

Benefits

Casual pay rates starting from $41.76 per hour

Exclusive salary packaging options

Employee discounts

Commitment to diversity and inclusivity

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
• Current First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and manual handling.
• Provide behavioural support and document client needs.
• Advocate for client choice and control in their community.

Skills

Experience with behaviours of concern

Mental health support

First Aid Certificate

Driver's license

Basic technology proficiency

Job description

Our Supported Independent Living Services

We assist individuals to live comfortably and independently in shared housing or their own homes by providing support with daily tasks such as personal care and meal preparation. These roles are suitable for individuals who can work flexibly across a 24/7 roster, including sleepovers, which is a REQUIREMENT.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care (e.g., bathing, shaving, toileting) and manual handling.
• Provide behavioural support for clients with significant behaviours of concern and high medical needs.
• Support individuals facing mental health challenges and disabilities, empowering them to reach their full potential and improve their wellbeing.
• Follow person-centred support plans while maintaining flexibility to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Document and track the changing needs of clients through thorough recordkeeping.
• Advocate for client choice and control in a safe, compliant manner, fostering a sense of belonging within their community.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with behaviours of concern and mental health supports is required.
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011).
• Current Mental Health First Aid Certificate is highly regarded.
• Unrestricted NSW driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including public holidays.
• Basic proficiency with technology and software on mobile and desktop devices.

Successful candidates will need to pass all relevant state-based probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

• Casual pay rates starting from $41.76 per hour, in accordance with the SCHADS Award.
• Exclusive salary packaging options for everyday expenses and access to employee discounts.
• We are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equality.

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose not-for-profit organization with over 8,000 employees working across more than 500 communities in Australia. We support children, young people, families, people with disabilities, older adults, and those experiencing homelessness, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Empowering people with disabilities to live autonomously has been at the core of our mission for over 25 years. Join us to support individuals in exercising their rights to choice, control, and independence. We value inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

Please include your resume and cover letter in one document, click 'Apply', and follow the instructions. Applicants with disabilities requiring adjustments to the recruitment process can find more information on our access and inclusion initiatives or contact us directly.

For further inquiries, contact Caprisse Angemi.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience, Developmental Disabilities Experience, Direct Support, Computer Operation, Caregiving, Case Management, Special Needs, Training & Development, Child Protective Services, Experience with Children, Word Processing, Addiction Counseling