Disability Support Worker

Location Coorparoo QLD

Seeking Male Support Workers to assist a Participant. Some of the tasks will include meal preparation, community access and assistance with daily activities. Competency in the English language is a prerequisite.

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximising the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans, including:

• Personal tasks
• Domestic assistance
• Respite
• Social support
• Transport
• Meal preparation
• Group participation
• Life skills development

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
• Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
• Driver’s License
• Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Smart phone

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience
• Experience supporting People with Disability.
• Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record keeping.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

• Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Gravatt, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manual handling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person