Disabilities Services Officer

Are you a fun and energetic Services Officer?

Are you ready to be part of a talented team of Disability support workers?

Are you dedicated to making a difference in the Disability Sector?

Are you ready to join our diverse and welcoming team?

·         Where everyone works diligently to be a part of the solution!

·         Where work / life balance and flexibility is valued

·         Where professional development is supported and encouraged

If you have said yes to the questions above then this role may be exactly what you are looking for to progress your career.

Disability support with a difference

No matter where you are in your journey, The Tea-Cup Cottage is there for you. We are an experienced disability care provider focused on helping you reach your potential through caring, quality and custom support. We believe that details matter, connecting people with meaningful support in incredibly important, and that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy life the way they want.

The Role

We are recruiting for a permanent full time Disabilities Services Officer. 

Position Description

You will be expected to provide a high level of personalised support, assessing clients’ needs and showing care and compassion in developing support programs, liaising with other suitable support organisations to deliver positive and meaningful outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

You will work closely with participants, management, and family members to ensure participants are able to enjoy life in a meaningful, safe, and caring environment.

Responsibilities

·         Assessing the needs, and ensuring access to the most appropriate services to deliver positive outcomes for our clients

·         The ongoing monitoring of progress and liaising with other community groups

·         Providing emotional care and ensuring the nature and extent of difficulties and disabilities is identified

·         Complete job tasks in accordance with participant plans in a timely manner

·         Write and maintain accurate written records and documentation

Selection Criteria

·         Associated Degree or Diploma in Ageing, Disability or similar industry-related qualifications

·         Ability to apply understanding of “duty of care” to delivering support services and escalate issues when needed

·         Suitable experience in behaviours of concern, ASD, PBSP and strategies and data recordings, restrictive practices and reporting of incidents and unauthorised reportable incidents, and recording of daily occurrences: social, medical and behavioural

·         A strong work ethic, a positive outlook and the ability to remain calm and professional while under pressure

·         Own reliable transport

·         National Police Check, Yellow Card and Blue Card

Licence / Certification:

·         Worker Screening Check (Preferred)

·         Working with Children Check (Preferred)

·         Driver License (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

·         Ability to work full time in Australia

      Salary: $70,000 per year

Work Location:

·         In person

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Afternoon, Morning
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $70,000 per year