Address Location: Wollongong
Category: Community Services & Development, Aged & Disability Support
Starting $38 per hour for experienced candidates
Casual
About this role:
As a Support Worker at Direct Focus Solutions, you will have the opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers positive outcomes through a strengths-based approach. In this role, you will work closely with our program managers and members of our multidisciplinary clinical team to help support a diverse range of clients and NDIS participants within their homes and communities. This role will prioritise candidates with experience in personal care service delivery, or individuals who express a willingness to learn how to deliver personal care.
Benefits:
• Above award wage that scales according to experience.
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Opportunities to transition to part time / full time work if desired.
• Ongoing professional development and training to further your knowledge and experience within the industry.
• Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that prioritises collaboration.
• Work with a variety of clients of all ages and expressions and enable meaningful changes in their lives.
Requirements:
Our ideal candidate will possess:
• Personal Care, Disability, Community Services, or Aged Care qualifications and/or experience.
• Knowledge of personal care supports and the safe delivery of medication.
• Experience with NDIS programs and participants.
• Experience working with complex clients.
• Experience performing overnight sleepover shifts.
• Computer literacy to interact successfully with our client management system.
• A driver’s license and have reliable access to a vehicle prior to employment.
Successful applicants will be required to:
• Facilitate supports for clients of all ages and abilities and guide them to participate in activities within their homes and the community.
• Be flexible in accordance with the specific needs of our clients. This will include the ability to complete morning and afternoon shifts as required, as well as complete sleepover shifts for clients with overnight personal care needs.
• Successfully support clients with complex needs as required.
• Collaborate as part of a team and work with a diverse range of clients.
DFS is prepared to support individuals to obtain the following checks as a further condition of their employment:
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker’s Check (NDISWC)
• Police Check
How to Apply:
For inquiries, please email us at the indicated address. You may also call us on 1300 197 949 or visit our website: www.directfocussolutions.com.au.
