Disability Support Worker - Casual - Young Adult ProgramApply now Job no: 494608
Work type: Casual
Location: Launceston
Categories: Disability Support: Day Programs + Community Access
Title: Disability Support Worker
Employment: Casual (3-5 days a week)
Salary: $33.41 - $36.46 per hour plus casual loading (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location: Newnham, Launceston - TAS
We are looking for empathetic disability support workers who take a person-centered approach when supporting people with disability. In this role, you will be providing active support to some of our wonderful clients within our Young Adult Day Programs, in Newnham. Our clients enjoy participating in the activities that we have on offer, so we are looking for support workers who are open to participating in these activities alongside our clients. Recently we have had fun pedal boating, swimming, bowling, cooking programs with skilled nutritionists, museums, and we have a glass making class in the new year.
You will be supporting and encouraging our clients to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests, and goals set within their NDIS support plans. The role can be incredibly rewarding as you are an integral part of their journey towards 'Better Days, Every Day'.
Skills and experience required to be successful in this role: The roster is Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm.Experience providing support to others: Disability, Aged Care, Community, or Allied HealthWillingness to actively participate in activities we provide to clients, including swimming and assisting clients access the community via public transportIntermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +).Right to work in AustraliaNDIS Workers Screening Check / willingness to obtainValid First Aid & CPRHighly regarded and desirable: A relevant qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Allied Health, Mental Health or working towards it.Auslan skills, or a willingness to learnExperience with Tracheostomy, or willingness to learnAt Able Australia we offer: Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings).Able Rewards program offering instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!Discounts to Health Insurance and Gym MembershipsCollaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matterContinuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we embed these values into all of our work practices.ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT. Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving 'Better Days Every Day'.
How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your resume.
Advertised: 02 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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