Disability Support Worker Full Time

Seeking experienced and motivated disability support  worker to join a close knit supported accomodation team.

 

I am recruiting for a casual role (6 month probation- Opportunities to then become PPT after probation period) 

 

House is located in Turramurra

 

About you:

You have proven experience working within the disability sector and are ready to put your skills and experience in to action.

You are reliable, adaptable, able to work well following instructions and also very confident working independently and taking charge of the day.  

You are not eaisly phased or rattled and you can always find the positives in a situation.

You create, plan and take action to create opportunities and experiences for your clients.

You have experience with challenging, aggressive and self harming behaviours.

You have have experience with supporting individuals with an intellectual disability and autism.

You are an active worker who enjoys being outdoors, participating within the community and overall being active on shift. Sitting down and watching TV is the last thing you want to do!

 

Epilepsy experience is desirable but not a requirement.

 

This is a job that would suit someone who is already employed and has regular availabilities and flexibility to pick up shifts on late notice.

 

About us:

 

We are a supported accomodation house, based in Turramurra that are participant owned and driven. 

This residence in Turramurra is home to a sibling duo, one female and male.

Both participants are high support (No manual handling) and require 1:1 support at all times.

 

 

What a typical day would look like for you at work:

 

Supporting our participants to have their medication, food preparation, domestic duties and tasks such as cleaning,washing,mopping etc, personal care support (no manual handling) and community access (museums, parks, national parks, public transport, swimming, mini golf,  therapy appointments, bowling, bushwalks etc)

 

Our participants are in their early and mid 20s, very physically active and thrive when their days are energetic, dynamic and  meaningful. 

 

 

Does this sound like a place where you would like to work?

 

Apply your skills and experience – Come join a close team that will value and support you –  Submit your interest today!

 

Shifts are:

Mornings Monday to Sunday

6am to 4pm

 

Afternoons Monday to Sunday

4pm to 10pm

 

 

 

***** Currently I am seeking to recruit staff to join our team to support our young male participant on a casual and as needed basis. Currently I can offer one Friday evening shift per fortnight which is ongoing – 4pm to 10pm *****

 

 

Remuneration: SCHADS Casual 2.2.

 Weekday base rate is $41 Per hour + additional penalties available such afternoon rate and weekends.

 

 

Requirements:

-First aid certificate

-NDIS workers check number 

-NDIS worker certificate

-Covid vaccinated/exemption 

-Drivers license (C2 accepted)

 

 

If you are applying please send your resume and a brief summary addressing the above “About you” and “Requirements”.

 

 Don’t forget to introduce yourself and to tell me a little bit about who you are as a person — THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT!

 

last time we ran a job advert, there were over 900 applicants and those who were employed were the ones who followed the above and introduced themselves via email! 

 

In your email to me please include:

-Your resume! Please do not send your sensitive documents or certificates

-What your availability for shifts are (I ideally would like you to have 3-4 days/shift times that you are available within a week— This would also include a weekend day) availability in Christmas/NY holiday period are essential 

-When you would be available to start( The fortnightl  available shift falls on the “2nd” week of our pay cycle so that would be Friday July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th etc)

 

Please email the above to Ysobel at [email protected]

 

 

Thank you so much for your interest in this advertisement. I hope to hear from you soon.