Disability Support Worker. Permanent Part Time & casual - Rockhampton

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.   

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.

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 are looking to hire Disability Support Workers to assist the people we support across Rockhampton. We have permanent part time & casual positions available in both our Supported Independent Living homes and Lifestyle program. You will be a proactive and passionate support worker that is available to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including sleepovers and active nights. We are especially looking for candidates with availability to work sleepover shifts on Friday and Saturday evenings.

These roles require you to provide transport for clients, so a valid Australian Drivers Licence and access to your own reliable vehicle is essential. As a Disability Support Worker you will be able to make a lifelong positive impact to the lives of the people we support, helping them to maintain their independence and achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day care (including personal care) and supervision
• Community access and transport
• Maintain and monitor Person Centred Plans
• Track and document an individual’s progress through thorough record-keeping
• Build rapport and collaborate effectively with the people we support and their families to establish positive relationships

Skills & Experience

• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle
• Current Provide First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Prior experience in the industry supporting clients with challenging behaviours and/or relevant qualifications will be highly regarded

To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Benefits

• An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability within your local community
• Salary packaging benefits with Maxxia, up to $15,900 tax free per year
• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact lisa.hurd@lwb.org.au. 

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 21st April 2024