We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to work as a member of a small team to provide support to a man in his thirties. You will welcome the opportunity to focus your skills and experience to make a significant difference in the life of this man who is embracing living independently in his own home and community. 

He takes pride in his home, his independence and in his achievements. He enjoys the company of family and close friends, having a laugh, writing and volunteering his time in the community. He is known for his love of the outdoors; picnics, bush walking, camping and sailing.  He is intelligent, perceptive and a keen observer of life.  He possesses an inner strength and resilience, calmly facing the challenges in his life as he strives for growth, personal development and fulfilment. 

He is surrounded by a strong informal support system and social framework that includes his family and informal networks, who play a central role in his life, providing encouragement, guidance and oversight. As such, his life is real, dynamic and sometimes messy and each of his team members will need to embrace this in their role.  He has a dedicated small team of support workers who assist him in daily tasks and help him navigate independent living. 

About the Role 

As a Support Worker, you will collaborate closely with the young man, his family, and informal supports to provide exceptional, person-centred and developmental support. Your role will focus on doing with, not for, empowering him to actively participate in his daily life and activities.  You will be committed to providing consistent support, following procedures and guidelines and working collaboratively with your fellow team members. Additionally, you will support this man in achieving his broader goals, including community involvement. Through your approach, you will encourage and promote his independence, as well as his ability to make choices and decisions. 

Your duties will include: 

• Supporting the person with their communication, implementing their multiple, complex, communication strategies. 
• Supporting the person’s personal dignity and well being in all activities and at all times. 
• Assisting the person with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, household chores, and transportation. 
• Supporting social and community participation, including attending events, outings, and appointments. 
• Supporting the person to thrive in his home by maintaining his routines and rhythm, ensuring his environment remains safe, welcoming, and conducive to self-expression, while also creating opportunities for him to invite important others in as he chooses. 
• Supporting him to attain valued roles and maintain and develop relationships. 
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with the person, his family, and informal supports. 
• Following individual support plans and providing feedback to the Supervising Team Leader and other professionals as required. 
• Maintaining clear and accurate documentation such as shift notes, incident reports and medication records. 

About You 

You are a compassionate and proactive individual with a strong commitment to supporting people with disabilities. You demonstrate respect for the rights, dignity, and independence of others, and you are eager to make a meaningful difference in their lives. 

You will: 

• Have experience working with individuals with disabilities (experience in supporting people with complex needs is highly desirable). 
• Be passionate about person-centred support and empowering individuals to achieve their hopes and goals. 
• Value and commit to supporting the natural authority of the family in decision making with/for this man. 
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude and pride yourself on being calm and kind. 
• Be flexible, reliable, and resourceful with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 
• Use initiative, common sense, innovation in providing support while also being open to taking direction from the person, their family and team leader.  
• Have the ability to work collaboratively and positively with other support workers and stakeholders. 
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build rapport. 
• Be welcoming of and receptive to feedback or suggestions. 
• Embrace a growth mindset, recognising that our work is an ongoing journey and that there is always room for growth, development, and improvement. 
• Have excellent time management and organisational skills. 
• Be comfortable using technology for record-keeping and communication. 

Essential Requirements 

• Previous experience working in disability support. 
• Understanding of person-centred, strengths-based, and rights-focused approaches. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. 
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance. 
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates. 
• A car, valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance. 
• Availability for flexible hours, including some weekend or evening shifts. 
• Completion of the NDIS Quality, Safety, and You module. 

Hours 

This is a part-time, casual role.  Hours will be variable and fluctuate based on the requirements of the man. In this role, you will be required to work day, evening and overnight (inactive) shifts on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. 

A minimum hours of commitment is 25 hours per fortnight not including sleepover shifts (8 hours).  

Pay Rates:

• Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm shift - $39.75 per hour
• Monday to Friday 8pm - 6am - shift $44.52 per hour
• Saturdays - $55.65 per hour
• Sunday - $71.55 per hour
• Public Holidays - $87.45 per hour
• Sleepover allowance $120 per shift

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a values-driven team committed to making a positive difference. 
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. 
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle. 
• Competitive pay. 

If you are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, self-directed lives and you are looking for a rewarding career in the disability sector, we would love to hear from you! 

To Apply 

To apply, please provide your resume and a cover letter about yourself (including your work history, personality, hobbies and interests), why this role appeals to you and your suitability for this role.  Please include details of 3 referees associated with your employment and relevant to this role. 

Please note that this role has a 2 part interview. Part 1 is a panel interview with family and then part 2 you will need to meet and be interviewed by the young man you will be supporting.