Disability Support Worker Male Casual - Gold Coast
Disability Support Worker Male Casual - Gold Coast
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Job Description
About theOrganisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose not for profit 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.
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 youre passionate about inclusivity respect and making a meaningful difference this is the career move for you.
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
As a Disability Support Worker you will be dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals in your local community. We are looking for candidates that are located in and available to work around Labrador and Varsity Lakes. We have casual positions available with flexible hours where you will provide active person centred support to people with disabilities. You will be working in our Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) and providing community access. You will be required to provide transportation in your own vehicle so a valid Australian Drivers Licence and your own registered and insured vehicle is a requirement.
You will be supporting two clients one who is an avid Brisbane Lions supporter and another who has a keen interest in history and war as well as fishing. We have Casual opportunities to work throughout the week including sleepover shifts and weekends. Our ideal candidate will have experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans and managing challenging behaviours. We are looking for candidates that have experience working in the Disability industry and that are eager to make a difference and help the people we support to live their best lives.
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 Male applicants apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow personcentred support plans and behaviour support plans respectfully
- Participate in community activities and encourage clients to perform daily living tasks
- Track and document an individuals progress through thorough recordkeeping
- Build and maintain positive relationships with our clients and their families
- Commitment to a 24/7 roster including sleepover shifts & weekends
Skills & Experience
- Experience with Positive Behaviour Support Plans and managing challenging behaviours is desired
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Proactive and energetic approach to providing support
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Benefits
- An opportunity to make a meaningful positive impact in the lives of people with a disability
- Casual hourly rate from $41.76 Super Salary Packaging
- Get reimbursed .99 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
- Receive up to $15900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
- Career pathways across a national organisation
- Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets cinemas restaurants and more
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries please contact Rianne Gifford at
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 at midnight on Tuesday the 22nd of April 2025
Employment Type
Gig
