Disability Support Worker

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Spark Tasmania Pty Ltd has employment opportunities for passionate experienced support workers in Launceston. Spark Tasmania Pty Ltd are an NDIS registered service provider, passionate about people living their best life! We strive to contribute to the well-being and health of our community. Our intention is to offer the best support to all through a collaborative, evidence based and integrative practice.
Our dedicated team works with individuals to increase their independence, inclusion, and social and economic participation. The support we provide is individualised, self-directed and integrated.
The Role: Understand and provide appropriate support to individuals living with disabilities and/or mental health conditions. Assisting with activities relating to daily living, community support, and improving quality of life. Work with the person seeking support, their families, and stakeholders. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures. Complete all reporting requirements including incident reporting and behaviour support. Be empathetic, passionate and committed to provide the best support to each individual. As a support worker, you will be willing to commit to regular and consistent shift schedules as well as irregular hours, including early mornings/evenings, sleepover and weekends. Skills and Experience: Previous experience as a support worker, aged care worker or nursing. You will possess outstanding skills in interpersonal relationships, communication and resiliency. You will be adaptable to working with different individuals including complex needs and challenging behaviours. Experience working with and an understanding of positive behaviour support. You will have a strong sense of professional boundaries. Be able to complete documentation and reporting as required. Experience with manual handling. Mandatory Requirements: Cert III in Disability or Individual Support or equal experience NDIS Workers Screening Current First Aid and CPR Driver's Licence Own reliable transport The Benefits: Supportive team environment Staff training opportunities Access to our rostering app to manage your shifts in real time Buddy shifts Due to increased growth, there is potential to maximise your hours based on availability #J-18808-Ljbffr