Disability Support Workers. Casual - Launceston Apply now Job no: 503281
Employment type: Casual
Location: Launceston & North East
Categories: Disability
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. Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose 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 and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
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 This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in the lives of People with a Disability.
We are seeking skilled and experienced Disability Support Workers to fill multiple casual positions within a Supported Independent Living environment in Launceston. Our client enjoys being active and participating in outdoor activities including walking and fishing. Support Workers will provide assistance with daily living activities, including medication administration, and will bring a mature and calm approach in working with complex and challenging behaviour.
These roles will require successful applicants to be available and willing to work within a 24/7 roster that includes regular shift work, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities Assistance with daily living (including personal care)Community Access and TransportMaintain and Monitor Person Centred PlansDocumenting and Progress Note keepingAssist individuals to engage in cultural activities and maintain cultural connectionMaintain high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries and confidentialitySkills & Experience Experience as Disability Support WorkerMinimum Certificate III Individual Support or similarUnrestricted Australian Drivers LicenceCurrent Provide First Aid CertificateAssist with Medication Skill SetSuccessful candidates will be required to undertake probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and hold NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
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 Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expensesWork for one of Australia's largest Social Purpose organisationsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) availableOn the job learning opportunitiesHow to Apply
Include your resume and cover letter, click 'Apply'. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact ******. Please note we do not accept applications to this email.
Applications close Wednesday 27th March 2024 Advertised: 21 Mar 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Mar 2024 23:55 Tasmania Daylight Time
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