Disability Support Worker
Job No:
SCAC224
Location:
Gaythorne
A 31-year-old lady living independently in Gaythorne with her brother is looking for a new Lifestyle Support Worker. She is quiet, easy going and likes being physically active. She enjoys going for walks and going to the gym. She is also creative and enjoys painting, clay work and listening to music.
Support is required to maintain daily routines and to explore activities out and about in the community. This role will be well suited to a support worker living locally with the flexibility / availability to pick up extra shifts when other support workers are on leave. The ideal candidate will be active and fit with previous experience supporting individuals with Autism.
Support required with:
- Community Access
- Social Support
- Providing transport
- Completing daily domestic tasks
Shifts:
- Weekdays: 6 – 8 hours per day
- Weekends: Approximately 10 hours per day
- Flexibility / availability to pick extra shifts
* 2-3 regular, ongoing shifts - 20 hours a week max*
The Ideal Candidate:
- 1+ years’ experience in a disability support or aged care role
- Experience supporting individuals with Autism
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Patient, respectful and supportive of choices / lifestyle
- Excellent communication skills
- A team player
- Great problem-solving skills
- Good cooking skills
Pay Rates:
- $45 per hour Monday to Friday
- $55 per hour Saturday
- $65 per hour Sunday
- $75 per hour Public Holiday
Essential requirements:
- ABN
- Open Driver’s license and own vehicle with insurance
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Live within reasonable travelling distance
- NDIS Worker Screening/Yellow Card (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Flexibility to pick up additional hours when needed
To Apply:
If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply below with your current resume and a cover letter that tells us a bit about you (hobbies, interests, personality), why you would be a good fit for the position and how you meet the requirements.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered