Disability Support Worker. Casual - Kalgoorlie

Life Without Barriers

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Location
WA: Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance
Reference #
502622
Closing Date
02-08-2024
Vacancy Type

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

Provide day to day active support and work within a team to deliver quality services and achieve positive outcomes for people with Disability living in Kalgoorlie.

Successful candidates will be available for casual shift work of up to 48 hours per fortnight which may include overnight, active nights, weekends and public holidays. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Day to day active support 
  • Assistance with daily living (including personal care)
  • Community Access & Transport
  • Maintain & Monitor Person Centred Plans
  • Documenting & Progress Note keeping

Skills & Experience

  • Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
  • Current Provide First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • Confidence in providing personal care
  • Willingness to complete basic household chores

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.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

  • Make a positive impact on the lives of people with disability in your local community
  • Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
  • Casual hourly rate from $40.26

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 recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday the 2nd of June, 2024

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