Life Skills Support Worker

About Learning Skills for Life

We are committed to providing exceptional support to young adults with special needs so that they can gain independence and have autonomy over their own lives. A special opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our incredible team and change up what disability support looks like.

Position

Day Support - Shifts between the hours of 8am - 6pm 
Support includes meal preparation, personal care, supporting client to access the community and attend external programs. 

OR

Night Support - Providing support to our client, in their own home, between the hours of 6pm - 8am 
Support includes meal preparation, supporting client in own home and occasionally assist our client to attend events in the community. It is expected that you can sleep during these shifts with minimal occasions of support needed through the night. 

Our client has complex behavioural needs that requires someone fast thinking and empowering. She is full of life and love and has the capacity to achieve great things with the right team around her. Your goal will be to build and maintain an authentic connection with our client. You will value who they are, their needs and how best to support them to achieve their goals. You will be committed to providing the very best holistic support and commit to opportunities that teach new skills that will better our client’s life. You will contribute to a team that is committed to community inclusion, promoting independence and supporting our client to live a fufilling and meaningful life.

Suitability

• Someone experienced in providing positive support to clients with challenging behaviours (desirable but not essential) 
• Someone with excellent communication skills
• Someone who seeks to form deeper connections and provide continual on going support 
• Students looking to apply their study to real life experiences 
• Full time workers looking for additional weekend or overnight work
• Exceptional communication skills are essential 
• We require a police check, WWVP and driver’s licence

We are looking for stand out individuals who understand that quality support work is more than just a job. This position is made for someone who is authentic, passionate, confident, willing to learn, a team player, committed and up for a challenge.

Perks

• Competitive pay rates with opportunity to progress 
• Ongoing professional developments 
• Supportive open door team with 24/7 support 
• Opportunities for career progression 
• Opportunities for interstate travel 
• Consistent shifts/flexible shifts - the choice is yours!

Process

• Connect with Us - Apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this amazing role
• Interview - selected candidates will be invited for an interview over coffee
• Meet and Greet - Candidates who algin with our values and vision will be invited to come and meet our client
• Offer - Successful candidates will receive our onboarding documents and offer of position
• Induction and Buddy shifts - We want our team to feel supported and confident in their roles. We provide a thorough induction and ample buddy shifts to help you learn
• Ongoing - Ongoing shifts to suit your schedule, professional development through industry training, regular team gatherings, travel and more!

Criteria

• First Aid certificate and CPR - Mandatory
• NDIS worker screening check - Mandatory
• Car with Full Comprehensive Insurance and Drivers Licence - Mandatory
• Experience within the disability field - Desired
• NDIS worker orientation module - Mandatory