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Disability Support Worker

Job No: TDT2262
Location: Ulladulla

Start your career journey with our growing team in Ulladulla!

 

Step into a rewarding permanent part-time opportunity supporting people with disability within our Home & Living Services in the Ulladulla region. You will be a highly motivated and passionate individual delivering person-centred care to aid our growing services in this region ensuring quality of life, dignity and respect for our participants.

Our services operate over a 24/7 basis, with flexibility and availability to work a range of shifts in the morning, afternoon, evening and overnight. You will have a strong focus on building independent living skills by supporting participants in their own home as well as increasing participants social connections through community involvement and activities.

Whilst each day brings new challenges, the general roles and responsibilities include:

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

What do I need to succeed in my role?

  • Genuine desire to provide high quality care for people with disability.
  • Ability to enable inclusion for people with disability.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
  • Creativity to promote and support community contribution.
  • Demonstrated awareness and/or experience with disability.
  • Availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts. Finding people with the right availability to match our participants is important to us.  

If you are successful for the role, you will be required to complete comprehensive and paid training upon commencement starting on Monday 29 April until Friday 10 May. This includes face-to-face sessions, online components and buddy shifts to enable you to succeed in the role, requiring full availability during this 2-week period.

How will I be recognised and rewarded?

  • An onboarding program designed to set you up for success with access to ongoing professional development, delivered by in-house experts.
  • Opportunity for a variety of shifts and career progression.
  • Support to gain and maintain your First Aid Certification.
  • Access to generous non-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum).
  • Options for flexible public holiday leave for events of cultural or religious significance.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

For this position, the hourly rate is between $32.21 and $35.14 (plus superannuation) depending on relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

How do I apply?

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 via email - KerrieAnne.Jenkins@disabilitytrust.org.au (Please do not send through resumes to this email - enquiries and questions only).

 

Applications close 5.00pm, Wednesday 10 April 2024.

Suitable candidates may be shortlisted and contacted as applications are received.

 

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