Disability Support Worker

Job no: 494783
Work type: Casual
Location: Ipswich Area
Categories: Disability Support: Residential Services (In home care)

We are looking for experienced disability support workers who take a person-centred approach when supporting people with disability.

In this role, you will be providing active support to clients within their home and their community to develop skills, independence, and friendships. Our clients enjoy getting out and accessing the community, they are a lot of fun and enjoy a chat with their support workers.

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:

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 shifts a week availability. The roster includes a range of shifts, including sleepovers (3pm - 9am).
• Experience providing support to others: Disability, Aged Care, Community, or Allied Health
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +).
• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check / willingness to obtain
• Valid First Aid & CPR

Highly regarded and desirable:

• A relevant qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Allied Health, Mental Health or working towards it.
• Auslan skills, or a willingness to learn

At 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 Memberships
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed 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 visit our website to view the Position Description at www.ableaustralia.org.au/careers

If you have any further questions please contact Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Careers@ableaustralia.org.au