Support Worker - Disability Services (Wynyard)Quiggin

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Detail information about job Support Worker - Disability Services (Wynyard)Quiggin. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Wynard location
• Individual Support
• Growing team

Lifestyle Solutions has grown to become one of the major leaders and innovators in the Community Services sector in Australia. We are a Nationally accredited Not for Profit organisation with a rapidly growing workforce of 2,000 passionate and talented people who are committed to providing person centered, flexible and responsive support services for our community. The key to our success lies in our dedication to delivering person centered solutions, to equality and social justice and outcomes that are important for each individual. We are passionate about partnering with people to develop support systems which reflect their individuality, interests, vision and culture.

Our team in Tasmania is growing! We are currently seeking applications from passionate, energetic and experienced Casual Disability Support Workers to join our team in Wynyard.  As a Support Worker, you will assist to develop key lifestyle skills such as cooking, budgeting, organising their day and help them to integrate into their local community.  

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Ensuring the environment remains at a high-quality standard (safe and hygienic) and resources are maintained
• Creating strategies to support and develop life skills - Personal care, health and hygiene
• Ensure day to day care needs are met for the people we support
• Follow clear routines, structure and positive support practices and strategies
• Transport and Community Access
• Cooking and Cleaning of the house and environment (all domestic duties)
• Incident management - follow policy and procedure managing incidents and writing reports

What you will need to be successful in the role:

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Disability, Youth Work, Welfare, Community Services, Mental Health and any other related courses 
• Experience with Challenging behaviors, Autism Support, Suicide Prevention and may have obtained a Mental Health First Aid
• Strong knowledge and experience with the Community networks
• Confidence and professionalism in your ability to provide personal care 
• Ability to be flexible within your complex work environment as part of a team and an individual
• High experience and understanding with evasive behaviors and of concern
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Police Check Clearance
• A current Drivers Licence
• Be willing to work a rotating roster which includes afternoon, inactive sleepover and weekend shift

Why choose us?

At Lifestyle Solutions, we are open, we listen, and we learn, connect and collaborate with others.  We are passionate about our people and our business.  This is your opportunity to be a part of an energetic and high performing team. Apply today! 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and other diversity groups.

As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing.