Disability Support Worker Permanent Part Time - Box Hill South

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 thatonly Female applicants apply.

Empowering people with disability to live life the waytheychoose 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 youre 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 8000 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 clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role

Are you a person who seeks to inspire empower and support individuals with a disability to have better lives We are looking for a positive experienced and committed support worker to assist our client to achieve her best life. Our client is in her 50s she loves social outings walks in the park community singing groups arts and crafts having a coffee and swimming. Our client lives alone and requires support in her home with all aspects of daily living support shifts are 1:1.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality direct 1:1 support to service users in line with their support needs the program they are accessing and all support plans including the service users Individual Plan
• Increase the service users skills through independence personal growth and development through the provision of active support and their enhanced participation as a valued member of their community
• Implement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for our clients
• Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users development of social networks and inclusion in community activities
• Actively provide residents with night time routine and support as required.

Client Relationship

• A. Uphold my rights Understand and respect my rights. Speak up if my rights are not respected.
• B. Communicate effectively Support me to express myself and adjust your communication style to suit me.
• C. Build trusted relationships Develop and maintain relationships with me and those who are important to me based on mutual trust and respect.
• D. Work collaboratively Recognise the roles and expertise of others who support me and work with us as a team.

Your Impact

• A. Show selfawareness Think about how your actions and attitudes impact on the quality of support you provide seek feedback and keep improving your practice.
• B. Work within your capabilities Know your role and responsibilities and when to seek support from others to develop your capabilities.
• C. Look after yourself we assist you to manage your wellbeing.

House Profile

Working to facilitate the delivery of high quality services and achieve positive outcomes with and for our female resident. Our resident is best supported in quiet environments and likes to be included in decision making regarding what activities she would like to be involved in she also enjoys predictable stable routines. Experience with autism is essential. The resident support needs vary in terms of levels of independence including engagement in community participation. The team are experienced staff and are ready and willing to provide positive mentoring support.

Roster splits:

58:30 / 63:00 This roster is a mix of early mornings day and evening shifts it also includes some split shifts and 8 Sleep over shifts per month.

Skills and Experience

• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent Disability related qualification
• A current Senior First Aid (level 2 Certificate
• A current unrestricted Driver Licence
• Experience supporting people with Autism
• Ability to work unsupervised support shifts are 1:1
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs skills abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities
• The ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal Plan

Benefits

• Pay rates starting from $28.18 per hour penalty rates. Higher if qualified.
• Nonprofit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts
• Ongoing training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment
• We are an organisation that champions diversity inclusivity and equality
• An opportunity to work for one of Australias largest social purpose organisations

To Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For any general enquiries (not applications) please contact

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close Midnight Friday 4^th April 2025.