Disability Support Worker (Residential Care) – Newcastle

About Us

The Lumiere Foundation isaNotfor Profit (NFP)organisationsupporting

peopleexperiencingdisadvantagestraumaand complex life challenges. We partner with community serviceorganisationsto provide skilled staff to disability and Out-of-Home Care services helping young people stay safesupportedand connected.

Every person in ourorganisationplays a role in delivering consistent high-quality care whether supporting young people directly or working behind the scenes. At Lumiere Foundation your work creates real change for a brighter tomorrow.

About the Role

We are currentlyseekinga compassionate and dynamic Disability Support Workers with experience in working withdifferent groups including children and young people people with mental health challenges intellectual disabilities sensory difficulties and those with physical disabilities to join our dedicated teams.

This role suits someone with experience in mental health and disability support who values connection and employed byLumiere Foundationand work onsitewithInteractive Community Care (ICCare) a trusted provider supporting families across NSW since 2010.

What we Offer:

• Casual employment.
• Competitive hourly rates starting from a casual rate of $43.23 (inclusive of 25% loading) and up to a casual rate of $45.94(inclusive of 25% loading) based on qualifications experience and capability.
• The opportunity to work with as Supportive trauma-informed team focused on safe high-quality care.
• Training and development opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
• A workplace that values diversityinclusionand equal employmentopportunity.
• Dedicated on-call team for after-hourssupport.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Key Responsibilities

Youllsupport people of all abilities in areas such as:

• Personal and emotional wellbeing
• Domestic tasks (shopping cleaning transport laundry)
• Community engagement and social connection
• Monitoring and reporting on health orbehaviourconcerns
• Medication administration (whererequired)

What Youll Bring

• Certificate III in Aged Care IndividualSupportor related field (or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum 6monthsexperience in a similar role.
• Experience with domestic duties.
• Ability to be flexible and abletravelto various locations.
• Active listening and communicationskills.
• Basic English readingwritingand numeracy skills.
• Working with Children Check clearance for employment.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Unrestricted drivers license and comprehensively insured car.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Essential Requirements:

• Full unrestricted Australian working rights
• National Crime Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Licensing & transport: Current Australian driverslicenceand reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Availability forvarietyof different shifts over a fortnightly roster (day/evening/sleepover/weekend).

If you would like further information on this role please contact the Lumiere Foundation recruitment team at.