Are you looking for an opportunity where you are supported, valued and can truly make a difference?Are you looking for an opportunity in a growing industry where you can grow while balancing your life?If you are proactive, engaging, customer-centric and have great communication skills, then this might be the opportunity you have been looking for.About us:Disability Services Australia (DSA) is a dynamic, values based not-for-profit organisation supporting roughly 3000 people with a disability. We have an innovative and supportive culture, guided by our values of Courage, Commitment, Connection, and Respect which is imbedded in everything we do. We celebrate when we see firsthand the difference the right supports can make in a person’s life- from improved health and wellbeing, involvement in new social activities, and new interests in the community.About the role:We have exciting career opportunities for passionate, motivated people wanting to get involved in a growing industry while making a meaningful difference.As a Lifestyle Mentor joining the Home & Community Living team, you will play a key role empowering our participants to be part of the community, and to live independently. When supporting our participants with domestic assistance, social supports or personal care, your care is person-centric to ensure that our customers live the life they want and choose. This role will definitely gauge with your playful, compassionate and social side, as you shape and improve the lives of our participants.Who we are looking for:You dare to think differently and are passionate about making a difference to the lives of others. You pride yourself on your exceptional customer service and communication skills. You are highly personable, a team player and have the ability to engage people in skill development activities such as social and recreational activities.The Must have’s:You have a positive attitude and a collaborative spiritYou are respectful of other people's cultural backgroundsYou are compassionate, energetic, proactive and show initiativeYou are truly passionate for supporting people with a disabilityYou are an exceptional communicatorOther requirements:Availability and willingness to work across a range of shifts, including: morning, afternoon, nights and weekend shiftsAvailability to work awake or overnight shiftsWilling to travel across the Orange areaComfortable with providing personal care Comfortable driving a vanNDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain oneCurrent Australian Driver's Licence and your own motor vehicle (Minimum P2)First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtainWorking with children check or willingness to obtainWhat we can offer:Regular Training & Support to set you up for successFlexible roster pattern to enable you balance life and workOpportunity for career growth in one of Australia largest growing sectorOpportunity to Study Cert III in Individual SupportMost importantly a role where you feel you are making a difference 28AUDOrange2800
