Aged & Disability Support Worker

ABOUT
Grevillea Care Services is a national NDIS service provider that supports Participants to achieve their goals through holistic delivery.
We value an adopt a person-centric approach which entails giving participants the opportunity to offer more choices and have more autonomy of control over how, when, and where their supports and services are provided. We ensure that participants can access all the essential services that are aligned with their goals.

THE ROLE
We are seeking a Disability Support Worker who is passionate about working with people living with a disability including those who are disabled by mental health. We are looking for people who are eager to step into a rewarding role that allows you to combine your professional skills/experience and passion for caring for others. We place a higher value on those who have a positive mindset and a willingness to learn so if you are interested but don't have any experience, we would still like to hear from you. We will provide you with the training that you need to succeed.
The specifics of the role will change depending on the client; however, Disability Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, independence, emotional well-being, and general health.
You will be supporting NDIS participants across all ages (6+), helping them and their support networks implement recommendations to improve their quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
As this is a contractor role candidates need to have or be willing to gain the following essential requirements:

Essential Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• NDIS Workers Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’

• Australian working rights

• Working With Children Check

• Registered ABN

• Insurance that covers their Professional Indemnity (recommended min 1 million) and Public Liability (recommended min 10 million).

• 100 points of ID

• Certification in First Aid & CPR

• Qualification in Disability, Mental Health, or Health care

Desirable
• Australian Driver's License or International Equivalent with regular access to a car.
• Certificate or Diploma in Community Services, Individual Support, Disability
• Prior experience dealing with people living with a disability
• Prior experience dealing with people who have poor mental health
• ADLs Experience (Activities of Daily Living)
• Domestic Cleaning Experience
• Certification in First Aid & CPR

INTERESTED?

Click apply now or email your resume and an accompanying cover letter addressing your experience and skills to ••••@grevilleacare.com.au

Grevillea Care Services prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer that values fairness and enjoys a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Have you completed a qualification in disability?

• How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?

• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• Have you completed a qualification in community services?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?