AddressAbout the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role
As a Disability Support Worker you will be dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals in your local Toowoomba community. We have Casual positions available with flexible hours where you will provide active, person centred support to people with disabilities. Successful candidates will have availability to work a range of shifts across a 24/7 roster, including sleepover shifts and weekends. You will work shifts across multiple sites in both our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Lifestyle programs.
Candidates with experience working in individual care, managing challenging behaviours and with mobility skills (transferring and use of hoist) are highly desired. In this role you will be required to provide transportation for clients in your own vehicle, so a valid Australian Drivers Licence and your own registered and insured vehicle is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Community access and transport
- Maintain and monitor Person Centred Plans
- Track and document an individual’s progress through thorough record-keeping
- Build rapport and collaborate effectively with the people we support and their families to establish positive relationships
Skills & Experience
- Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Prior experience in the industry supporting clients with disability and/or relevant qualifications will be highly regarded
- Experience managing challenging behaviours is desirable
- Mobility skills, including use of hoist is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Benefits
- An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability within your local community
- Casual pay rate from $40.26 per hour + Super
- Get reimbursed per kilometre travelled in your own vehicle while you are working
- Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
- Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Monica Saigi at recruitment@lwb.org.au
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 20th of March 2024.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
