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Disability Support Worker - Individualised Supports

Job No: TDT2340
Location: Illawarra

 Be part of something bigger than a career.

At The Disability Trust, we believe in fostering an inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to provide high-quality, individualised support that empowers people with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. With a commitment to excellence, we strive to create an environment where both our clients and staff can grow and flourish.

Our Individualised Supports Team have a range of rewarding casual vacancies across the Illawarra region. Supporting a diverse range of people with disability, our team is looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who work with enthusiasm and dedication through a person-centred approach. We are seeking those who have availability to work between the hours of 5am and 9pm. Finding people with the right availability to match our participants needs is important to us. The versatility and flexibility of this role is well suited to individuals studying or returning to work as there are a variety of shifts ranging from 2 to 5 hour shifts.

What will my role involve? 

Our Disability Support Workers bring pride and passion to the workplace. You will assist people with a range of daily living tasks to meet the individual needs and goals of our participants. This involves:

  • Delivering personal care including showering, toileting, and dressing
  • Preparing and assisting with meal preparation and feeding
  • Administering medication and offering mobility assistance
  • Supporting participants with attendance at appointments and community-based events
  • Keeping up to date and accurate shift notes
  • Offering meaningful and active support to enable participants to achieve their goals

What does success look like?

Experience in the sector and with participants with high complex needs will be highly regarded. However, alignment with our values and the right work ethic is what really sets our team members apart. Our successful Disability Support Workers bring with them: 

  • A genuine desire to provide high level care for people with disability and making them feel comfortable and valued
  • Creative approach in enabling an inclusive experience for people with disability at home and in the community
  • An ability to stay calm in challenging situations
  • Confidence to engage with a diverse range of people, with well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • An understanding of privacy and confidentiality and how to treat sensitive information appropriately 
  • Confidence using a range of technical platforms to complete shift notes, incident reporting, and electronic timesheets
  • Initiative to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Flexibility to adapt to various client needs and situations
  • Full availability across the week

To be successful in the role of Disability Support Worker, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid Certificate and evidence of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination before commencement. You will also be required to have a current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle as you will be required to travel between shifts.

 Why you'll love The Disability Trust 

  • An casual hourly rate ranging from $41.76 - $45.58 per hour plus attractive penalty rates!
  • Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum)
  • An onboarding program designed to set you up for success and provided by our in-house experts
  • Support to obtain and hold your First Aid certificate
  • Access to extensive, paid, learning and development program through your entire career
  • Reward and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • A proudly diverse, inclusive, engaging and fun workplace culture

As an organisation that values integrity, compassion, and innovation, we are constantly looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference. If you are looking to create positive change in the lives of those you support, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your resume 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 Individualised Supports, Melissa Norris - Melissa.Norris@disabilitytrust.org.au

 Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 25th September 2024.

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