Disability Support Worker (Female). Casual - Chelsea

About the Organisation 

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 

Joining our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team as a Disability Support Worker on a casual basis, you will support three women across two neighbouring homes (connected by a gate through the backyard) in Chelsea.

In one home you will be supporting an independent woman working towards employment and greater independence who needs a support worker who can encourage, build her confidence and knows when the best support is to step back and let her take the lead.

In the other home, you’ll provide more hands-on support to two women with higher support needs who need a support worker who can provide physical and practical assistance while respecting their choices, preferences and individuality.

We are looking for disability support workers who understand that great disability support isn’t one-size-fits all and can adapt their support style to suit the individual. The women being supported also have a resident cavoodle, so you must be comfortable with dogs. 

You must be able to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster including sleepovers, weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities 

• Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans 
• Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities 
• Maintain thorough record keeping 
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues 
• Advocate for client choice and control 

Skills & Experience 

• Experience working with people with disability 
• Passionate about providing active support
• Must be comfortable with dogs
• Ability to read the room, switch gears and change your support style to suit individuals
• Confidence with manual handling and personal care
• An unrestricted Australian driver’s licence 
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate 

At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance. 

Benefits 

• Casual hourly rate from $45.27
• Access to wellbeing program for employees and families 
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Enjoy a role that offers variety and opportunity to build your skills across a range of support needs

How to Apply  

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kestra Caller 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 Sunday the 30th of August