AddressWe are currently looking for experienced disability Support Workers to join the team!
ABOUT US
At RCSS we are committed to providing every participant the right to actively lead and participate in their own life. To achieve this we tailor our support services to each participant's needs, living scenario, and lifestyle so that we can assist them to live life to the fullest. Our services include varying levels of in-home supports, community access and respite programs and our participants come from a wide range of ages and backgrounds.
Our mission is to support our participants to build capacity, learn new skills and establish relationships whilst working towards personal goals. Our goal is to minimise barriers, empowering the people we work with to lead their lives in their own way.
Our company vision is assist people of all backgrounds and abilities to have equal opportunities to work towards their personal goals in a safe and empowering environment.
To find out more about our values as an organisation see here: https://recoverycoachingsupportservices.com.au/our-values
THE ROLE
We are looking for Support Workers whose values align with ours, who are passionate about having a positive impact on people with disabilities and who can provide exceptional care to ensure that the quality of life of people living with disabilities.
As a Support Worker, you will undertake a range of activities such as:
* In-home care: assistance with personal activities and daily tasks such as personal care, dressing, medication, and domestic household duties
* Individual or group activities in the community including shopping, attending medical appointments, social gatherings, sporting and recreational activities. This may include outdoor recreation activities such as fishing and 4wd, travel, and generally building confidence in public and social settings
* Supporting the development of daily living, life and social skills and the provision of physical well-being supports
* Working with the team to identify and prepare goal focussed support plans and independently completing shift paperwork such as progress notes and incident reports.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for caring, people-focused individuals who will work with our team to shape and improve the lives of our participants. To do well in this role, you will have:
* A compassionate, reliable, and proactive approach.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
* Ability to work with participants who have various disabilities, ages and cultural/social backgrounds and support up to three participants at once
* Proven ability to calmly deal with challenging situations and complex behaviours with a rational approach
* Ability to work as part of a team to support participants to identify and achieve their personal and stated goals
* Exceptional listening and communication skills with basic computer skills
* Experience working in the disability sector with children and adults providing in-home and community access support
* A minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or other community service qualifications OR strong experience within the industry (e.g. disability, mental health, community services or youth work etc.)
* Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation module (or willingness to complete)
* Drivers licence
* Blue card and Yellow card (or willingness to gain)
* Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to gain)
We’re offering good pay and the opportunity to join a great team!
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in the role, please apply with a brief cover letter and resume highlighting your experience and email to *****@rcssqld.com.au
