Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker - Adults and Children (12+)

A Great Job Opportunity for the Right Person

Newidafe is one of Port Macquarie/Hastings leading NDIS not for profit disability service providers.  

Our main focus is delivering creative and enriching disability services that are designed to improve the lives of some of the community’s most vulnerable people.

The organisation is committed to creating opportunities for growth, development and learning for all employees. Newidafe actively seeks qualified and talented individuals to join our team. 

Newidafe is also committed to providing a safe environment for children.

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, committed and engaging Disability Support Workers.

Disability Support Workers are responsible for providing direct support which aims to promote the dignity of the participants. You may be required to work with children (one-on-one) and adults (one-on-one or group) or at times work alongside other Disability Support Workers to meet the individual needs of our participants.

This role may include weekend, evening and overnight shifts.

More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Contribute to the daily operation of services that provide life skills development, social inclusion and vocational opportunities for people with a disability
• Ensure participants maintain and develop everyday life skills and increase their independence
• Implement and record progress of innovative programs to meet individual participant’s goals in conjunction with their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan
• Promote effective communication ensuring information regarding participant needs and site operations are adequately and appropriately shared within the site
• Transport participants when and where necessary in order to ensure access to services/programs

This role requires all applicants to have:

• A Certificate III or CERT IV in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent (Applicants who show a commitment to, or who are currently undertaking study in the above qualification will be seriously considered);
• Evidence of, or be prepared to be fully COVID-19 Vaccinated (at least 3 Doses);
• Valid NSW Driver Licence;
• National Criminal History Check;
• NDIS Worker Check Clearance (can be obtained prior to employment);
• Working With Children Check (employee);
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003/HLTAID011 or higher);
• A Registered vehicle that is Comprehensively insured;
• Experience within the industry (highly desirable).

How to apply

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• Submit a cover letter answering the key Employer Questions.

Applications close Wednesday 06 March 2024.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Which best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have prior experience as a Disability Support Worker?
• Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?