Disability Support Worker. Casual - Castle HillJob no: 504274
Employment type: Casual
Location: Sydney
Categories: Disability
About the Organisation Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the Role Joining our Lifestyles team, you will provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in their homes, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required.
Successful candidates will hold a qualification in disability or similar, have prior experience as a support worker including providing bowel care and have availability for short shifts (up to 2 hours) across early morning (6:30am start) evening shifts (finishing 10pm) on weekdays.
You will be required to travel to different locations to support people with disability living in Castle Hill and surrounding suburbs including The Ponds and Kenthurst.
Key Responsibilities Assistance with daily living (including personal care)Domestic assistance (support with household chores)Maintain and monitor person-centred plansDocumenting and progress note keepingCommunity access and transport (with the use of your own vehicle)Skills & Experience Cert III in Disability or similarExperience supporting people with disabilityPrevious experience with bowel careConfidence and experience in manual handling and providing personal careAustralian Drivers Licence and reliable, insured vehicleCurrent First Aid and CPRWilling to complete basic household choresPassionate about delivering Person-Centred careSuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance.
Benefits Casual hourly rate from $41.76Make a positive impact on the lives of people with disability in your local communityShort shifts, providing flexibility for secondary employment or study commitmentsHow to Apply Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Kestra Caller at ******
Applications close at midnight Sunday the 24th of November, 2024 To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Advertised: 05 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2024 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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