Disability Support Worker. Casual - South East Queensland

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.

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

As a Disability Support Worker you will be dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals. We have casual opportunities available where you will provide active, person centred support to people with disabilities within Supported Independent Living (SIL) across locations such as Brisbane South, Brisbane North and Logan.

SIL is where you will be supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance. You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster across a range of shifts, such as day shift, afternoon shift, night shift and sleepovers. 

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day care (including personal care) and supervision
• Community Access & Transport
• Maintain & Monitor Person Centred Plans
• Documenting & Progress Note keeping
• Build positive relationships with the people we support and their families

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in the industry supporting clients with disability and/or relevant qualifications
• Experience supporting clients with a disability who may be nonverbal and or have challenging behaviours
• An Australian Driver’s Licence
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment)
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

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 a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits

• An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability
• Casual hourly rate from $41.76 + Super + 92 cents per kilometre travelled whilst working
• Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
• Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

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 Debra Neil at debra.neil@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 8th October 2024.