Community Support Worker (Female). Casual - Sutherland Shire

About the Organisation

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.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose 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. 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 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

Provide one on one, in-home and community access support to people with disability living in the Sutherland Shire.

The successful candidate will live locally in the Sutherland Shire for early morning (6:30am or 7:30am) starts, with short shifts of up to 2 hours. You will have previous experience providing support to people with psychosocial disability. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assistance with daily living (including personal care where needed)
• Community access and transport (with the use of your own vehicle)
• Domestic assistance (support with household chores)
• Maintain and monitor person-centred plans
• Documenting and progress note keeping
• Forster meaningful relationships with clients and their families

Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disability 
• Australian Drivers Licence and insured, reliable vehicle 
• Willing to complete basic household chores
• Experience in providing personal care
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate

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 Female applicants apply.

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

• Casual hourly rate from $40.26 per hour
• Make a positive impact on the lives of people with disability in your local community
• Short shifts, providing flexibility for secondary employment or study commitments

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, please contact Kestra Caller at recruitment@lwb.org.au  

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 21st of February, 2024