Disability Support Worker - Piara Waters

Our Piara Waters team are a passionate group of individuals working together to empower our clients in pursuing the dignity of independence.  They demonstrate the Brightwater spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous and welcome other like-minded support workers to join their team.

Our Piara Waters world-class campus has been purpose-built to the highest standards, to support people with Huntington’s disease and provide accommodation designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high needs. 

We are offering permanent opportunities to cover our morning and afternoon shifts with times varying. To be considered for this role you must be available to work at least three days each week, with preference given to candidates available on weekdays and for multiple shift types (mornings and afternoons). Shifts and contract hours will be negotiated with successful candidates.

We are also seeking casual Disability Support Workers to join the team. To be considered for casual work you must be available to work at least three weekdays each week, with preference given to candidates available for multiple shift types.

Candidates will be considered for future similar vacancies.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide quality care, support and assistance to clients in accordance with individualized Support plans
• Ensure optimal service provision to promote choice independence and quality of life

To be suitable for this role, you must possess:

• A Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability (or progress towards), or significant experience in a related setting and a willingness to undertake training
• Experience supporting complex client conditions including Huntington’s Disease (desirable)
• Strong commitment to providing safe, high-quality care
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to inclusively communicate with a diverse range of people
• Strong person-centred skills and behaviours in communicating and engaging with clients with high support needs
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, work effectively under pressure, problem solve and use resources effectively, safely and efficiently
• Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months
• Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening check

Brightwater can offer you: 

• The ability to salary package 
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties.

If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker we would love to hear from you. Please apply online and submit your CV.

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert once the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted through our online portal.

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