Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

District 360 Supports

• Work Type: Casual_ (approximately 10 hours/week with view for more hours in the future) _
• Must be willing to do Community Participation
• Salary: SCHADS Award L1PP3 (Casual)
• Starting Date: April 2024

THE ORGANISATION

At District 360, we are committed to empowering NDIS participants to create meaningful lives for themselves. We bring together an experienced and passionate team, who focus on providing innovative services that make a real difference. Our unique value proposition is centered around delivering holistic opportunities for our participants – connecting people, expanding possibilities and promoting inclusion across the community. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment filled with opportunity for growth; while striving towards our vision of creating sustainable life-changing results within the district we serve

THE ROLE

Your role is more than just about providing support. You empower your Participants - you must be able to take a step back and encourage their independence; and support them to feel included within their community.

We value staff who can think outside the box – people who have hobbies and life experiences that they can apply to enrich our Participants daily lives.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Community Participation - assisting with social outings and transport
• Assistance with daily life tasks - personal care needs
• Support Participants to achieve their goals and build their independent living skills
• Maintain positive working relationships with your team members and Participants, as well as families and stakeholders involved in supporting Participants
• Documenting record – recording shift notes, reporting incidences, identifying areas of improvement, and recognizing steps taken towards achieving goals
• Portray positive values and attitudes in line with those of D360

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR WILL

• Has strong English communication and written skills
• Has the ability to utilize common sense and take initiative
• Has the ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Is open to new experiences, is willing to learn, and can work with a diverse number of people with skill levels.
• Provide high-quality support that addresses the Participant’s needs as articulated in their NDIS plan
• Respect the personal preferences of participants in meeting their needs.
• Work in conjunction with other Support Workers and our management team to perform duties as directed.
• Must be currently residing in Australia.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander are welcome to apply
• Working with Children Check (optional)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
• NDIS Worker Induction Module Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
• NDIS Enjoying Quality Safe Meals Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
• COVID-19 Infection Control Certificate (if you don’t have this already, you may do this after applying)
• Drivers Licence (without restrictions)
• Comprehensive car insurance
• Car Registration
• First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Birth Certificate/Passport and VISA (for non Australian Passport holder)
• Up to date Resume including your availability

HOW TO APPLY

If you have any questions about a role at District 360, please contact Milcah at 1800 411 818