Disability Support Workers & Snr Disability Support Workers (FT, PT & Cas)

Job No: 16416

Location: Darwin, NT

Closing Date: 24 Mar 2010 AEDT

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers (LWB) is a national not-for-profit organisation working to support children and young people in crisis, people with a disability and those with a mental health issue. The organisation is a leading provider of care in Australia and is renowned for its flexibility, innovation and strong community focus.

Since inception in 1995, LWB has expanded into every Australian State and Territory, and has experienced rapid growth and a dramatic increase in demand for services.

As part of a continuous improvement strategy, the organisation is developing new ways of assessing and managing the delivery of services.

This involves the creation of a series of specialised programs to target areas of growth and development. These programs are designed to relate directly to an individual's case plan and to assist them in achieving their goals.

Disability Support Workers are the heart of LWB and are central to the success of the support the organisation gives clients. LWB Disability Support Workers come from a range of backgrounds and can provide a care in a variety of ways. LWB is committed to providing 24-hour support for Disability Support Workers and helping ensure they create a safe, caring environment for the person they are caring for.

WINNER: 2007 Australian Business Awards - Innovation
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About the Opportunity

Due to expansion of services, Life without Barriers has a fantastic opportunity for a number of Disability Support Workers and Senior Disability Support Workers to join their team in Darwin on a contract basis (either a casual, part time or full time workload).

The main aim of this role is to support people with disabilities.

Some of your more specific responsibilities will be to:

• Carry out tasks and activities aimed at meeting clients' personal living / community needs, team objectives and/or program goals;
• Carry out duties / activities in a cooperative, respectful and flexible manner;
• Abide by the service / facility communication, reporting and client / program progress practices and procedures;
• Participate in developing and monitoring individual program plans, and be accountable for their outcomes; and
• Establish good working relationships and networks with other community organisations to keep abreast of community activities and initiatives.

LWB's ideal candidate will be a caring individual with a non-judgemental attitude, and an understanding of the lifestyle support requirements of people with disabilities.

The successful candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work with challenging behaviours. LWB is looking for dedicated individuals who are genuinely committed to enhancing the quality of life for youth in foster care and people with a disability.

You will need to hold, or be willing to obtain, a Certificate III in Community Services. Please note that the organisation will provide free access to this training. Due to the nature of this role, it is also essential you hold a current driver's licence.

Candidates who hold a first aid certificate will be held in high regard, although this is not essential.

The organisation is looking for people who are available to work rostered hours. Currently, weekday and weekend (day and night) shifts are available.

The successful incumbents will be rewarded with an extremely attractive hourly rate circa $19 - $28. In addition, LWB employees and contractors enjoy fantastic working conditions and a range of benefits, including:

• In-service training and professional development (you will receive extensive training upon commencing employment, as well as ongoing development opportunities); and

• A family friendly workplace, where the importance of a healthy work-life balance is recognised