Support Worker

Hello, nice to meet you! We are an online platform and community for people with disability and their families, anywhere in Australia, to find, book and manage local Support Workers who fit their needs and share their interests.
Unlike with traditional disability service providers where you are given shifts and have little say over who you support, at Hireup you will be in charge of proactively finding suitable shifts, ensuring you and the Hireup clients you connect with are always in control.
Specialised Support -  Duties and Responsibilities:
The support you will provide to someone with complex support needs varies for each person. Support needs and goals are directed by the person or their informal supports. Implement safe and effective infection control, identify risk and work within the parameters of your role.
They may include and not limited to:
• Transport to appointments
• Shopping
• Personal care
• Reading and implementing complex support plans
• Support with social and community connections
• Requirements for complex support such as managing crises and assisting clients to access their professional networks.
Skills Required:
Experience in Specialised Support
Ability and confidence to follow specialised support plans that meet the support requirements of clients.
Solid understanding of high intensity supports, e.g. Peg Feeding, Catheter care.
Implement safe and effective infection control and prevention
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to report and identify any support concerns or additional risks.
Confidence and comfortable working with limited supervision.
Understanding of the disability sector, NDIS and Hireup’s commitment to meeting requirements as a registered provider.
Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility and passion.
Documents you will need when applying with us:
100 points of identification
Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion
National police check (issued within last 24 months)
First Aid certificate
Unrestricted Australian driver’s licence, if providing transport
State specific checks, depending on where you are based. Learn more about what’s required when you apply via our website.
If successful, we will employ you as a Support Worker, which will grant you access to use our platform to connect with clients and other disability providers. As an employee, you will not require an ABN, as you will be paid directly by us.
Rates:  Your hourly rate will vary depending on the dates and times you provide support. The range of rates displayed in this ad are for shifts over 2 hours and includes casual loading and superannuation. Tax is deducted automatically from pay.
Hourly Rate: Weekdays from $47.25 incl. $4.68 super, Weekends from  $73.07 incl. $7.24 super, Public holidays $105.77 incl. $10.48 super
Benefits
We truly care for and invest in our Support Workers. Through employment, training, great pay, and ongoing support, Hireup is committed to delivering the be Apply Now