Disability Support Worker

Why become a Support Worker? Being a Support Worker means making a positive difference in someone's life and assisting people living with disabilities to live a life full of choice, accomplishment and quality.
 

Tailored Lifestyle Connections is a family orientated small NDIS provider who seeks to provide the best possible services and supports to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

Whilst experience and / or a qualification in the area of Disabilities is highly regarded, we offer full on the job training and mentoring and assistance with gaining a qualification in our field is also available.

Applicants will be required to have flexibility for shifts, with specific availability for nights and weekend shifts, with the capacity to build a caseload. 
 

Role/Responsibilities: 
To provide high quality assistance to our clients, by providing in-home support (such as personal care, domestic duties) and accessing social and community programs and activities by supporting participants rights and choice and control. 

Qualifications, Certificates and Licences: 

• Possession of a current First Aid Certificate & CPR;
• Drivers licence
• Utilising of own vehicle is essential and allowance is paid for use
• Current Blue Card / Disability Workers Screening Check or eligibility to apply.
• Qualification in Disability Services and/or Community Services is highly desirable 

Key Selection Criteria: 

• Knowledge of and experience of in-home support and in the community highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective communication and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Privacy and Confidentiality and
• Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety Standards

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is compassionate, outgoing, innovative and is looking for flexible hours.  Additional benefits include:

• Salary sacrificing benefits available
• Supportive and inclusive team
• Family orientated business
• Staff development programs and training
• Work/Life balance with flexibility

If you want to play a pivotal role in the lives of individuals with a disability, build unique relationships and work in an inclusive and friendly environment to ensure we are supporting people to live meaningful lives - WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.