Disability Support Worker. Casual & Permanent Part Time - Newcastle

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred active support to people living with disability in the Newcastle region. You will play a vital role in uplifting individuals facing mental health challenges and disability, empowering them to reach their full potential and enhance their overall well-being. We have opportunities across two of our support programs and are currently looking for Casual and Permanent Part Time staff.

Our Supported Independent Living services help individuals live comfortably and independently in shared housing or in their home, offering assistance with daily tasks such as personal care and meal preparation. These supports are most suitable to individuals who can work flexibly across a 24/7 roster. Ability to work sleepovers REQUIRED. 

Our Lifestyle and Community and Day Programs allow you to work a range of short and long shifts between 6am to 10pm Monday to Sunday. These services cater to the routine, interests and abilities of our clients and often includes social outings, recreational and leisure activities whilst encouraging positive social participation and community integration. The ability to work autonomously and without supervision is critical in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for clients facing complex needs with the ability to remain calm and supportive during unpredictable situations utilising de-escalation techniques
• Work with clients who require assistance with personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressing, as well as manual handling to ensure safe mobility
• Demonstrate the ability to follow person centred support plans whilst maintaining flexibility to the circumstances and preferences of each client you support whether it be within their home or out in the community-
• Advocate for client choice and control in a safe and compliant manner, while supporting them to actively engage and create a sense of belonging within their community

Skills & Experience

• Experience with behaviours of concern and mental health supports highly regarded
• An unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Committed to work flexible work hours across the week, including public holidays
• Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop
• A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Please note: 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:

• Pay rates starting from $41.76 (casual) and $33.41 (permanent) as per the SCHADS Award
• Experience the welcoming spirit of Newcastle, where community engagement is highly valued
• Enjoy exclusive salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills) and gain access to a range of enticing employee discounts

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, 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.

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 Caprisse Angemi at caprisse.angemi@lwb.org.au