Disability Support Worker

• Travel to Orange may be required! 
• Training and learning opportunities
• Generous onboarding and retention incentives and bonuses available!
• SCHADS award 2.1 OR 2.2 (pending qualifications)

About Us:

I4L takes an individualised approach to working with participants to ensure that they are achieving their goals and living a meaningful life. We are committed to aligning with the mission of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providing a person-centred approach to supports. At I4L, we strive to create individualised programs which provide our participants with opportunities that are fun while also encouraging them to be independent and build on their skills. As well as service delivery, I4L has a commitment to support participants with information, linkages and referrals.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a number of Disability Support Workers to join our team! We are looking for Support Workers who genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of our participants.

As a Disability Support Worker for I4L you will be working within our SIL homes or Direct Support team to provide social support, personal care, household assistance, manual handling, use of assistive technologies as well as transport support.

About You:

We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated. You would be sincerely passionate about social inclusion and supporting people to live the life that they choose. Ideally, you are the kind of person who:

• Is willing to support participants in all aspects of their support needs
• Is able to build rapport with participants and their families and is an excellent communicator
• Available to work shift work
• Be able to remain calm in challenging situations and be able to actively problem solve on a day-to-day basis
• Understands the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, privacy, and duty of care to participant circumstances and organisational matters, at all times.

Essential Requirements:

• NSW Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain) 
• National Criminal History Check (or willing to obtain) 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain) 
• First Aid Certificate
• Australian Driver’s License and comprehensively insured car

Desirable (not mandatory): 

• Previous experience working with participants exhibiting concern behaviours
• Previous experience implementing allied health care plans and behaviour support plans
• Previous experience in personal care.

In return you will:

• Work in a supportive and committed team environment.
• Be provided with ongoing support and opportunities for future development.
• Voluntary intensive three-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, which will provide you with training based on Trauma Informed Care and will support you in your employment.

Professional Development
Integrity4Life is passionate about supporting our staff to achieve their professional goals through ongoing development, this includes traineeship options for staff who have relevant industry experience and are looking to take the next step in their career.

To apply for the above position please select APPLY.

For any enquiries related to the position, please contact ***********@i4l.com.au

Applications close 11th of February, 2024.