Disability Support Worker (Male). Casual - Fig Tree Pocket

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 Male applicants apply.

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

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the life of a client with a disability at Fig Tree Pocket. You will provide support to an individual in our Lifestyle Support program. This casual role offers shifts from 11am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday. Experience with restrictive practices, managing challenging behaviours, and providing dementia care is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day care (including personal care) and supervision
• Maintain & Monitor Person Centred Plans
• Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities

• Maintain thorough record keeping
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
• Advocate for client choice and control

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with people with disability and behaviours of concerns
• Manual Handling Experience
• An understanding of dementia care
• 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

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Make a difference in your community 
• Casual hourly rate from $41.76 per hour
• 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 Debra Neil at recruitment@lwb.org.au  

Applications will be reviewed regularly, please apply without delay.