Disability Support Worker. Casual - Australind

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 and 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 the team in Australind on a casual basis as a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person centred active support to individuals living with disability. This role primarily involves Supported Independent Living (SIL), which includes assisting people with disability in either shared accommodation or their own homes. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in some community access shifts.

You will be working across a 24/7 roster, which will include sleepover shifts and will provide support across various areas including personal care, daily living tasks and active support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients in their daily living tasks
• Assist with personal care tasks (e.g. bathing, dressing) and manual handling
• Availability for short-notice shifts and sleepovers is essential
• Implement person-centred active support and follow behaviour support plans
• Support clients during mealtime routines to promote independence and safety
• Log daily care and changes in needs to ensure informed, coordinated support

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with people with complex needs and behaviours
• Resilience and confidence in managing complex situations and behaviours
• An unrestricted Western Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop
• A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

• Casual hourly rate from $43.22 per hour
• Work close to home in Australind - no long drives or city traffic
• Support clients in a beautiful, growing, family-friendly community surrounded by natural beauty
• Enjoy exclusive salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills)

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position, contact Kestra at

recruitment@lwb.org.au

. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 5 July