Disability Support Worker - Supported Independent Living (Sil) - Sleepovers

As a client focused NDIS provider, we are committed to empowering all participants to live life on their own terms. With our bubbly, and refreshing outlook, we strive to provide a personalised and empowering experience by supporting participants with the resources they need to achieve their life goals and ambitions.

Project Make Lemonade is part of the Laydigo Group and are currently recruiting positive and passionate Disability Support Workers for our SIL team (Supported Independent Living) within the Gold Coast areas. With multiple positions available especially for Sleepover shifts. 

Our Supported Accommodation Professionals are responsible for supporting participants with their goals regarding community participation, independence & Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Please note that the role is supporting participants within a 24/7 home setting. The role requires you to be available to work, evenings, sleepovers and weekends. 

What we need from you

• A positive, can-do attitude towards supporting and empowering the people we support to achieve their ambitions and goals in life
• Willingness to continually learn, and work as part of a team
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Certificate lll in Individual Support or willingness to complete in a must!
• Blue Card & NDIS Worker Clearance or willingness to obtain
• CPR & First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain 
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate
• Available to work some unsociable hours as required

You will be responsible for

• Strengthening the abilities of participants and building their capacity to achieve their goals
• Monitoring the progress of participant goals and recording the effectiveness of their supports
• Providing direct support, supervision and guidance of participants in all tasks necessary outlined in their NDIS plan
• Supporting participants to enhance and develop specific goals as identified in their NDIS plan
• Assisting with appointments, follow up activities, plans and social events
• Providing physical assistance and personal care as required
• Managing disability-related behaviour or complex care needs when necessary
• Commitment to engaging with services within the scope of participant positive behaviour support plans, individual behaviour protocols, and programs
• Provide intensive daily support to both young people and adults engaging with our services
• Detailed shift reports, progress reporting, incident reporting, and other data capturing requirements during shifts
• Meal planning and preparation
• Participation in recreational activities
• Light cleaning and other domestic duties
• Light gardening and/or minor yard maintenance