Disability Support Worker. Permanent Part Time - Alice Springs

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 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 you’re 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 client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role

We are seeking people to join our Supported Independent Living team, assisting our clients in 24/7 supported accommodation houses across Alice Springs. You will be compassionate, respectful and someone who wants to make a positive impact on people with disability to live empowered and independent lives. 

We are seeking people with a variety of skills sets and lived experiences.  Shifts include morning, afternoon, sleepovers and active nights.  This role will be filled on a part time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients to work towards achieving their individual aims
• Support in day to day living, promoting cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, shopping etc.
• Encourage independence and support with personal care such as showering and dressing
• Liaise and collaborate with clients, their community and community support agencies
• Monitor and review client’s progress through the service and against the case plan
• Utilise positive behaviour strategies
• Maintenance of progress notes and record keeping
• Supporting clients to remain connected to their culture, kin and community

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with people with disability
• Certificate III Individual Support, or similar.
• Previous experience working with behaviour support plans
• An unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance.

To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Minimum hourly rate from $32.21
• Stable, predictable rosters and paid leave entitlements
• Do meaningful work, positively impacting lives through relationships
• Access to wellbeing program for employees and families

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact lisa.hurd@lwb.org.au

Applications close Sunday 24th March 2024.