AddressFocus ACT is a trusted provider of support to Canberran's living with a disability, and has been providing support to our community for over 34 years.
Focus ACT is a leading provider of tailored support services committed to enhancing the lives of our clients. Our services range from Supported Independent Living, Community bases supports, Housing, and Coordination of Support Services. We prioritise person-centred care and strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.
Our reason for being is to Support People To Live Their Lives.
At Focus ACT we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply.
Focus ACT is currently seeking female Disability Support Workers to support a variety of clients with varied needs, including many with Complex Behaviours. You must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week ongoing. More hours are available, with contracts up to 76 hours per fortnight considered upon review.
In return, you will receive:
- Ongoing training and development
- Competitive rates of pay
- Access to EAP
- A rewarding career
- Pathways to permanency
- A supportive team
The role of a Disability Support Worker is to actively engage with people so they may live as independently as possible. The program of support is tailored to each individual and may include a combination of domestic, personal and social assistance that is provided in line with the Disability Services Act, the National Disability Standards and in a way that supports enabling each person to live ‘their’ life. Focus ACT is looking for like minded people who believe the client is at the heart of everything we do.
Duties include:
- Actively Supporting our clients to reach their goals;
- Assisting and support our clients to develop independence by facilitating participation in budgeting, shopping and related tasks of managing their own home;
- Assisting our clients with their personal, health and/or medical requirements including medications;
- Undertaking domestic, household and cooking duties in a way that enhances the support of our clients, and enables them to build their capacity and reach their goals
- Assisting our clients to develop and maintain personal, family, community and social relationships;
- Participating in designing the support plan that will deliver the client driven outcomes;
- Implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans to mitigate risk of Complex Behaviours;
- Adhering to any available guidance, tailor communication style/technique in line with clients’ complex communication requirements; and
Essential requirements:
- WWVP Card (with NDIS activities)
- Police Check (Or willing to undertake one)
- A valid Australian Driver’s License
- Full working rights in Australia
- Current First Aid & CPR qualifications
- Minimum industry Certificate III in Disability (please note, we DO NOT accept certificates in ageing given many of our clients are not elderly)
- Must be able to work as part of a rotating roster
- Must have access to a reliable motor vehicle when working
- Must have comprehensive car insurance
- Must have demonstrated experience supporting clients with Complex Behaviours
If you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter to tell us a bit about you, your experience, interests and hobbies. Please also outline your availability.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
