Disability Support Worker (Female). Part Time - Eastern Suburbs, Perth

About the Organisation
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We partner with people (including those with a disability, in out of home care, experiencing homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, who may suffer mental illness, are refugees and older persons) to change lives for the better.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. 
 
About the role
We have an opportunity for you to join our community disability team to provide support for an independent and active young female client living in the Eastern suburbs of Perth. Our client has a quiet nature and is looking for a Support Worker with calm demeanour to assist with job searching and other activities such as swimming and shopping.

Support is provided two days per week, 4-6 hours total. *There is the option to work additional shifts with other clients in the area*

Working in a wider team, you will facilitate the delivery of quality one-to-one services and achieve positive outcomes with service users in a positive and proactive environment. You will be actively supporting their individual needs and creating a safe environment.

*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984

Key Responsibilities

• Support People with Disability to access and participate in the community
• Adhere to individual plans, and working towards each client’s goals
• Advocate for People with Disability to improve client outcomes and achieve desired goals by engaging with clients and their families

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience supporting People with Disability, behaviours of concern/or mental health
• Certificate III in Individual Support Disability (or willing to work towards)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Ability to adhere to client support plans and complete documentation
• Commitment to providing quality support, customer choice and inclusion

Successful candidates will be required to undertake probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and a DCSI Disability Employment clearance/NDIS check.    

Benefits

• Competitive wage rate + super
• Excellent salary sacrificing tax benefits incl. Meal Entertainment, novated leasing
• Discounted - health insurance, vehicle purchase, hire and servicing plus more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Diverse and Inclusive organisation

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter combined in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.

For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close January 12th 2022