Male Support Workers
Job No:
EXT267
Location:
Belmont
We are looking to welcome a few great blokes to our team to replace some long-term support workers who are moving on to new opportunities.
The person requiring support is a male who lives independently in his own home on his parents' property in Belmont (near Carindale). Successful applicants will be joining an established and supportive team that values building genuine relationships with both him and his family.
This role is about much more than providing care. We are looking for support workers who can connect with him as a mate, support him to engage in his community, and help him live a meaningful, active, and enjoyable life. While he requires assistance with most day-to-day activities, he is a highly social person who thrives when surrounded by people who treat him with kindness, patience, respect, and genuine acceptance.
Although his own interests can sometimes be quite limited, he enjoys being around people and benefits greatly from support workers who bring their own interests, hobbies, skills, and positive energy into his life. The right person will help create variety, meaningful experiences, opportunities for growth, and plenty of enjoyable moments along the way.
Building a genuine connection is essential, as he responds best to support workers who approach him as a person first and foremost, rather than simply someone providing a service.
Get to Know Me
I am a 40-year-old man living with Autism, OCD, and Schizophrenia.
I am at my best when I am treated like a mate, included genuinely, and accepted for who I am. I value connection, routine, humour, and having people around me who are patient, reliable, and easy-going.
I take my prescribed medication as directed to support my wellbeing and help me manage the challenges I experience in daily life.
Consistency, trust, and positive relationships within my support team are very important to me, my family, and the people who currently support me.
My family and support team place a high value on reliability, trustworthiness, professionalism, and good communication. They also expect support workers to assist me in maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene, grooming, and presentation, as these are important aspects of my overall wellbeing and quality of life.
The Role:
- Engage in age appropriate activities
- Encourage to be house proud and invite friends and family into his space
- Assist with everyday household tasks
- Assist with personal care / encourage self-care
- Provide support out and about in the community
- Establish and maintain valued roles within the community
Shifts:
- Wednesday - 9am - 2:30pm
- Overnight shift [inactive] - 2:30pm - 9am
- Saturday - 9am - 2:30pm
- Flexibility to pick up extra shifts when required
* Availability required for at least 1 of the shifts as well as flexibility for additional hours when needed *
Pay Rates (under ABN):
- $55 per hour weekdays
- $70 Saturdays
* Rates after probation period subject to increase based on experience, skills, performance and qualifications *
Essential Requirements:
- Non-Smoker
- Driver’s License
- Eligibility for car insurance coverage (you will provide transport using the gentleman's vehicle)
- Excellent English Skills as alternative communication method is required
- NDIS Workers Clearance Check (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate & CPR
- Reasonable location to Belmont area
- Police Check
- Full working rights in Australia
