Disability Support Workers - Good Availability required

At Blue Apple, our Support workers are our most valued asset and our aim is to provide them with as much information as possible to best support our participants. Due to continual growth, we are currently looking for Disability Support Workers. Night duties and sleepovers will apply. Our staff are active, strong, positive role models who can support participants to live a full life filled with possibilities. Here is what you will do as a DSW

• Encourage, support, and assist participants in their day-to-day activities;
• Provide support to participants with complex needs;
• Make it happen -organise chosen activities;
• Support participants to attend appointments and social events;
• Meet the unique needs of participants by following their person-centered plans, and assisting participants in working towards their goals;
• Support participants to maintain a clean, welcoming home environment.

To be considered you will need

• Strong, concrete professional and personal boundaries;
• A proactive approach to supporting individuals living with disabilities;
• Access and ability to efficiently use a smart phone;
• Availability for shift work, e.g., sleepovers, day shifts, evening and weekends an advantage;
• A current Queensland driver's license; Registered roadworthy vehicle.

Certificate of currency (Comprehensive Insurance on work vehicle.)

• Current Criminal History check or ability to attain;
• NDIS screening Yellow Card & Blue Card
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Cert III in Disability or Individual Support or the motivation to enroll and complete (minimum Qualification).
• Infection Control Certificate
• Experience supporting people with a disability is preferred, but not essential;
• Two contactable references.