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Disability Support Worker

Job No: TDT2257
Location: Batemans Bay

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career supporting those with disability?

 

Here's a snapshot of working with us at The Disability Trust:

  • An onboarding program provided by in-house experts
  • Opportunities for various shifts
  • Support to obtain and maintain your First Aid qualification

The Opportunity

Our services in the Eurobodalla region are growing and we are looking for highly motivated individuals to work within a dynamic team delivering person-centred support to our participants. We have a range of rewarding part-time opportunities as a Disability Support Worker to work within the Batemans Bay area in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) space, Independent Living Options space (ILO) and Group Programs .

Our supports have a strong focus on building independent living skills as well as increasing participant's social connections through participation in community activities and employment. Operating over a 24/7 period, our shifts span across the day, afternoon and night which will require you to have availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts to fulfil the needs of our services.

The general roles and responsibilities of Support Workers include:

  • Delivering personal care to participants in their home and community.
  • Preparing and assisting with meal preparation.
  • Administering medication and offering mobility assistance.
  • Supporting attendance at appointments and community-based events.
  • Engaging in skill building activities, both individually and in a group setting.
  • Offering meaningful and active support to enable participants to achieve their goals.

What we are looking for:

  • Genuine desire to provide high level care for people with disability
  • Ability to enable inclusion for people with disability
  • Excellent communication and computer skills
  • Demonstrated awareness of disability
  • Creativity to promote and support community contribution
  • Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate displaying 2 vaccinations
  • Current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Full availability to work across a 24/7 roster

We will offer you:

  • Hourly pay rate starting from $32.21 - $35.14 (part-time) depending on relevant experience and qualifications
  • An onboarding program designed to set you up for success with access to ongoing professional development, designed and delivered by in-house experts
  • Opportunity for shift variety and career progression
  • Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 per annum)
  • Flexible public holiday leave for events of cultural or religious significance
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of people in your community, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your Resume and Cover Letter outlining how your skills and experience match the above criteria.

If you would like to discuss the role or have any questions, please reach out to our Manager, Eurobodalla - KerrieAnne Jenkins - kerrieanne.jenkins@disabilitytrust.org.au.

Applications close 5.00pm, Wednesday 3 April 2024.

 

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