Expression of Interest for School-Based Traineeship Program - Disability Support Worker

Expression of Interest for School-Based Traineeship Program - Disability Support WorkerOperations | Brighton North precinctClosing date: 11/12/2024Make a Difference – Become a Disability Support Worker AT MINDA!Join Our School-based DSW Trainee Program!

• Study: CHC33021 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• Earn While You Learn
• Learn, Engage, Thrive
• Discover the Reward of Caring

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in peoples’ lives? At Minda, you have the chance to turn that passion into a fulfilling career. As a Disability Support Worker (DSW) trainee, you will be part of a team that delivers compassionate care to people with intellectual disabilities. Whether it's providing companionship, helping with daily tasks, or supporting personal growth, you'll be creating the smiles that make a difference.How can you contribute?As a School-based DSW trainee, you'll engage in person-centred support, planning and participating in activities, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. All while completing your SACE. You will also:

• Adapt your approach to meet participant needs and preferences
• Encourage clients to make their own choices and decisions
• Collaborate with your team to ensure a consistent approach to service delivery
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility support

Qualifications and attributesTo join us, you'll need the following:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to work documents (Visa, Citizenship Certificate, Passport, Birth Certificate)
• Current First Aid/CPR certification

We're looking for trainees who are:

• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• Flexible and adaptable (available to work three days a week during the traineeship)
• Eager to learn and contribute to a supportive team
• Passionate about caring for others
• Can commit to a minimum of 7.5 hours per week
• Enrolled in year 11 or 12

Experience in Disability Support is not required, but we seek trainees who show compassion and align with our values.What you can expect as a trainee.When you join Minda, you can look forward to:

• Learning while Earning: Get paid while you study and gain valuable on-the-job training.
• Purpose and Altruism: Find fulfilment in caring for others and giving back to the community.
• High-Quality Training: Study with SALC, a top-tier RTO known for its hands-on training.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values respect, heart, opportunity, and community.
• Career Opportunities: Completing the traineeship can lead to various roles within the disability sector, offering paths for career growth.

About MindaMinda is South Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of disability services. Our mission is to enable people with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling lives. We offer supported independent living, employment, and community engagement opportunities.Our values:RESPECT: We respect the right of a person living with an intellectual disability to self-determination in living their best life.HEART: We demonstrate care and love for those we support in all that we do.OPPORTUNITY: We focus on the positive and what people can do rather than what they cannot do to create opportunities.COMMUNITY: We recognise the importance of community to a person’s well-being and strive to create an inclusive community where people living with an intellectual disability are valued for themselves and the contribution they make to community.How to apply:Ready to make a difference? Click 'Apply' to start your journey with Minda. We can't wait to meet you!Further information:This Expression of Interest is for our 2025 program. We will reach out in late 2024 to confirm your interest and provide more details about the program. If your application is successful, you'll be invited for an interview at Minda's Brighton North site.If you have any questions about the role, please contact us at traineeships@minda.asn.au.Minda Inc. values diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.