Disability Support Worker - Cairns

Away From Home Supported Living (AHSL) is a community-based organisation in Far North Queensland, servicing Mt Isa, Cairns, and Townsville. We provide client-centred support for at-risk youth & participants with a disability.

Location: Cairns and its surrounding suburbs

Positions Available: Disability Support Workers on a casual basis (Experience required)

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing support services to individuals with disabilities in various areas of their lives.

About the role:

Disability Support Workers are responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at increasing & supporting participants’ capacity in living, employment, social and recreational skills. Community inclusion, independence, decision-making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on all individual needs & goals to help participants to achieve independence and quality of life.

They work either in participants’ homes or out in the community to provide both physical assistance and emotional support.

AHSL delivers a service of high standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To deliver the finest support for people with disabilities
• Support clients to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in-home support and community access
• Support clients to access activities and outings in the community
• Support clients with in-home supports
• Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed by the Manager.
• Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety.
• Work as part of the broader care team, providing client centred supports.
• Work with clients, family/carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals.
• Report to Team leaders regarding any support/care related issues, critical and non-critical incidents.
• Complete relevant paperwork regarding the client - this must be done prior to the completion of each shift.
• For example:
• Shift reports
• Incident reports
• WHS reports.
• Administration duties, such as managing finances, receipts and invoices
• Maintaining client files in the house and use of up-to-date forms
• Application of the clients’ care plan in all day-to-day tasks

Suitability & Qualifications Criteria:

• Proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate) or VISA if applicable
• Current QLD Open Driver's License
• Must hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• NDIS Workers Screening Yellow Card
• Hold a current First Aid(HLTAID011) and CPR(HLTAID009) Certificate
• A clean National Police check less than 6 months old.
• Certificate Ill in Individual Care or greater
• Completed NDIS Orientation Module.
• Willing to undergo training in specific courses to support the participant’s individual needs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, including working and communicating effectively with clients, their families, community agencies and other professionals
• Ability to work in a busy environment, both independently and as a part of a team.
• Comply with & understand all privacy and confidentiality policies
• Cultural awareness of all backgrounds

Why Us?

• A friendly, supportive, and exciting work environment
• Flexible working hours with work-life balance
• Pay above award rates
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for career development

AHSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements for the position. We seek motivated, energetic, patient and forward-thinking individuals to match our philosophy.

If this position sounds like the perfect opportunity, please apply via this advertisement with a cover letter and resume outlining your skills and experience.

For more information regarding the role, don't hesitate to contact the AHSL office at (07 4250 6***)

Please note: all shortlisted applicants will be contacted.