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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, 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
Provide one on one, community access and lifestyle support to people with disability living in Thornlie. Shifts are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of up to 5 hours between 9am to 4:45pm.
Successful candidates will have previous experience supporting people with disability and complex behaviours and will be required to travel to different locations in Thornlie and surrounding suburbs to provide support to individual people.
Key Responsibilities
- Assistance with daily living
- Community access and transport (with the use of your own vehicle)
- Domestic assistance (support with household chores)
- Maintain and monitor person-centred plans
- Documenting and progress note keeping
Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting people with disability and with mental health issues
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Australian Drivers Licence and reliable, insured vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Willing to assist with basic household chores
- Passionate about delivering Person-Centred care
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Male applicants apply.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance.
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.
Benefits
- Casual hourly rate from $40.26
- Make a positive impact on the lives of people with disability in your local community
- Take part in community access activities like shopping and going for coffee
- Weekday work only, no night shifts or weekends!
How to Apply
Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Abi Macleod at recruitment@lwb.org.au
Applications close at midnight on Sunday the 21st of April, 2024
