Disability Support Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Disability Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part-time Positions
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Supportive Environment

My Supports is a young dynamic and innovative disability service provider with offices in Perth and Sydney.  We are a rapidly growing and evolving, peer-led organisation, committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals, with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities.  

With over 20% of our employees having a disability and over 30% having significant lived experience, we have a vision to deliver quality, individualised support through our Neighbourhood Teams, bringing local knowledge and connections. We carefully match support workers to help clients be included in and contribute to their community.  We wish to give back to the communities we work in by empowering our employees from all walks of life.

We have a shared culture of respect and professionalism, continuous improvement through open and honest communication, and a passion to make a difference in the lives and communities of those we support.

The Role

Working in Neighbourhood Teams in your very own community, under the direction of a Team Co-ordinator, the Support Worker assists and supports our clients, in line with their NDIS plan, to achieve their goals through a person-centred approach of ‘choice and control’.

We are currently recruiting Support Workers for both existing and future (next 3 months) roles in and around all rural and metropolitan areas of Perth.

Day to day duties may include (but are not limited to)

• Assisting clients with personal care and manual handling;
• Assisting clients to complete and/or develop life-skills in household duties and yard/home maintenance, such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting etc;
• Transporting clients to appointments and/or shopping;
• Assisting clients in building client self-image and self-confidence;
• Assisting clients in social and community participation;
• Planning and facilitating recreational activities;
• Promoting independence and well-being;
• Medical administration (if qualified);
• Administration, e.g. daily journal reporting;
• Working within the NDIS guidelines and escalate relevant information to Team Co-ordinators.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, the candidate would possess:

• An enthusiastic outlook, and a very open, friendly, bubbly personality;
• Be a compassionate and empathetic person who possess strong listening and oral communication skills and patience;
• Strong relationship-building skills
• The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries;
• A first hand understanding of clients with complex needs;
• Experience with either a disability, or lived experience around those who have disabilities;
• A WWCC and NPC (essential);
• C class license, access to a reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance (essential);
• Current First Aid Certificate (desirable).

 Job benefits

It is an exciting time to join My Supports, on a part-time basis, with flexible working arrangements, as we continue to build and deliver on our vision, mission, values and growth. You will be surrounded with an experienced team where collaboration is the key for our success.

Apply direct with Seek by clicking on the ‘apply for this job’ tab or apply direct at www.mysupports.com.au