Disability Support Workers. Casual Darwin

Darwin - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in the lives of People with a Disability.

We have multiple casual positions available across our Supported Living program supporting people with disabilities living in the community in Darwin.

Working in a team you will be actively supporting our client by creating a safe environmentand ensuring services are provided in a culturally appropriate provide the best support you will be an experienced Disability Support Worker with a range of experience across social support behaviour support and health needs.

Our client is a young adult who has a keen interest in cooking and lives largely independently with some support provided for some day to day activities behaviours of concern and medication administration.

These roles will require successful applicants to be available and willing to work within a 24/7 roster that includes regular shift work including night shifts weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Provide active person-centred support
Follow behaviour support plans
Promote client goals through enjoyable activities

Skills & Experience

Experience with behaviours of concern and following behaviour support plans
Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
Current Provide First Aid Certificate & CPR
Sound understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal people.

Benefits

Work for one of Australias largest Social Purpose organisations
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available
Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Rewarding work that makes a positive impact on individuals and their families.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and hold NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us any other enquiries contact.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and are expected to close Sunday 1st March.

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.

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 roleThis is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in the lives of People with a Disability.We have multiple casual positions available across our Supported Living program supporting people with disabilities living in the community in Darwin.Working in a ...