Disability Support Worker. Permanent Part Time - Miranda

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

Support 2 men with disability living in Miranda who are looking for Disability Support Workers who are passionate about providing active support and engaging in conversation about their interests, knowledge of trains is highly regarded!

You will have previous experience and confidence working with people who display behaviours of concern, including verbal, physical and self-injurious behaviours.

The successful candidate must be able to commit to the set roster line of 45 hours per fortnight:

• Week 1: Mon and Tue 6 -10am and Thu 11pm -  9am (active night)
• Week 2: Mon and Tue 6 -10am , Wed 6am – 3pm, Thu 6-10am and Sat 3-9pm

Key Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans
• Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities
• Maintain thorough record keeping
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleauges
• Advocate for client choice and control

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with people with psychosocial disability
• 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

• Set roster, consistent and stable shifts
• Only one weekend shift per fortnight!
• Minimum hourly rate from $32.21
• 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, please contact Kestra Caller at recruitment@lwb.org.au  

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 28th of February, 2024