Disability Support Worker

GG’s Flowers and hampers is no ordinary florist: we are dedicated to supporting people living with disabilities to maintain meaningful lives through employment and social opportunities. We work hard, we play hard and we train hard. From the moment you step into our store to the moment a smiling face hands over a huge bouquet of rainbow roses, you will feel like one of the family. 

GG’s Flowers and Hampers is seeking dedicated full-time, part-time and casual Disability Support Workers who have demonstrated experience and are confident working with behavioural clients. We also are on the hunt for committed casuals. We’re looking for the movers and the shakers of the Support Worker workforce - if that’s you - keeping reading!  

Pre-Requisites: 

• You have a minimum of one year of experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• You have a current first aid and CPR, WWVP, a drivers licence and your own comprehensively insured car that you are willing to use to transport participants to and from their homes.  
• You have completed the NDIS commissions online training modules (NDIS Worker Orientation Module, NDIS new worker induction module. Supportive Effective Communication and Infection Control training)
• You must have your own smartphone that you are comfortable using
• You can work 38 hours a week (full-time), 21 hours a week (part-time), minimum of 16 hours (casual). 
• You are happy to take part in a pre-employment health assesment (paid by GG's). 

About you:

• You have a positive work life balance and are confident in setting and maintaining professional boundaries. 
• You are committed to ensuring people with a disability lead a meaningful life.
• Your friends and family would describe you as kind, compassionate and genuine. 
• You believe in capacity building and not just “doing” for a participant. 
• You are able to juggle competing tasks and responsibilities while maintaining professionalism at all times 
• You are committed to preserving and advocating for the rights of people living with disabilities to maintaining meaningful employment 
• You are looking for permanent employment that can fit around your life so you can pursue your own passions and commitments, yet have a dependable income coming through 

About us:

We’re one of Australia’s leading social enterprises that has a commitment to award wages and exceptional Disability Support.

GG’s perks include:

• Pink uniforms (need we say more)
• Regular training opportunities and personal development
• Amazing work culture - you won’t get a bunch of colleagues - you’ll get another family! 
• The opportunity to truly change the lives of people with a disability. We don’t walk around shopping malls for hours on end - we support people with a disability to lead independent and meaningful lives. 
• Access to our leading Employee Assistance Program 

If this sounds like you, apply online today!