Disability Support Worker

Casual opportunities availableWorking location - Chigwell, TASImmediate start (pending clearance requirements)Competitive base rate of $32.63 per hour + casual loadings and shift loadings as per LiVe Tas + Super (11%)Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)Enjoy a tax-free meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)genU and Residential ServicesAt genU, we're united in our mission to empower people to reach their full potential.Our work supports multi generations of people to create and embrace opportunities to connect, participate and thrive. We offer a diverse range of services that include Disability Support, senior services, training and employment across Australia. Reflecting our heritage, we are proud to be one of the largest NDIS providers in Australia.As a profit-for-purpose organisation, we reinvest back into areas that help to build more inclusive communities.Our innovative Residential Services directorate is focused on providing a range of best-practice services in the community including innovative supported living, residential aged care, and the provision of service support and accommodation for retirees to maintain lifestyle, community, and independence while ageing.The roleyou'll work as part of a team supporting clients within our shared supported accommodation homes in and around Hobart. You'll provide personal care, community access and person-centered support to clients, encouraging and empowering them to develop independent living skills and to support in their individual growth.You'll join a collaborative and supportive team and be provided with individualised training so you can best support our varied cohort of clients.About YouOur ideal Disability Support Worker will display strong interpersonal skills and be able to quickly develop rapport with people of varied abilities and diverse backgrounds. You will be able to think on your feet and work autonomously as required.You will meet the following essential requirements

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support/Aged Care/Community Services or similar
• Minimum 2 years' experience as Disability Support Worker
• Current First Aid Certificate with up-to-date CPR
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Check

For a copy of the position description, please email recruitment@genu.org.au for and quote job number 1098 - Disability Support Worker.genU Employment BenefitsgenU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Investment in You: genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and $2,650 entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

At genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone's lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive, and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. To obtain further information on this role or if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Terrii-Lee Fox - or 0484 398 663.