Support Worker

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 support people to develop the skills and capabilities they need to gain independence and participate in society. We take pride in enabling opportunities for choice, inclusion, and achievement for people with a disability, and celebrate when we see firsthand the difference the right support can make in a person’s life.About Your Role:As our Support Worker, 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.Key Responsibilities:Support customers to develop and maintain independence in personal care, health and hygiene (meal times, dressing, toileting and bathing)Assist with domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning and other activities of daily living Please note: This position is based at Narellan Vale and Permanent Part Time opportunities. About You: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. Having previously worked within the Disability sector or a related field, you have knowledge and experience working with mental health. You are highly personable and have the ability to engage people in skill development activities such as social and recreational activities. Most importantly, you strongly align with our mission and values.You will be/haveAvailability to work on a 24/7 rotating roster, including: morning, afternoon, nights and weekend shiftsMust be available for a minimum of 3 shifts per weekAvailability to work active night shiftsWillingness to travelIndustry experience and/or personal experience supporting people with challenging behaviours is highly regardedComfortable with providing personal care Current Driver’s Licence (Minimum P2 License +) and your own motor vehicle First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtainStrong desire to support people with a disability to increase and maintain independenceCert III in disability or relevant industry experience is highly regardedWillingness to obtain a NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check.How You Can Join the Team:*Please note that successful candidates will need to be comfortable working with participants who have an offending background.To apply, please click on ‘Apply for this job now’.To work at DSA, the successful applicant must undergo a NDIS Worker Check and provide a NSW Working with Children Check verification number.DSA is an EEO employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all members of the community.DSA appreciates the time and effort candidates have taken to submit their applications however, please note only short listed candidates will be contacted. No agencies please.Position Description 25 AUD Narellan Vale 2567