Disability Support Worker - Challenge Southern Highlands

About us

Challenge Southern Highlands is a disability support service offering a range of supports to NDIS participants.  If you are interested in a rewarding career in the disability sector then this role is for you.

Challenge Southern Highlands have casual positions available as a Disability Support Worker. The successful candidate needs to have a high attention to detail, show commitment to their role, and be caring and compassionate towards clients at all times.

We provide the best possible service at all times and require staff who are respectful, have self-determination for continuous learning and growth and display high levels of enthusiasm and positivity.

Qualifications & experience

• 2 – 3 years relevant experience preferred however full on the job training is provided for the right candidate.
• First Aid Certificate - must hold current certificate before commencement
• Working With Children Check - must hold current clearance before commencement
• NDIS Worker Check - must hold current clearance before commencement
• Unrestricted Drivers License - Class C
• Certificate III or IV in Disability preferred.
• Competency in using Microsoft Word, scanning or saving documents and email use is required. One to one training can be supplied during your training period.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Provide direct support to clients, ensuring services provided work towards reaching the participants NDIS goals
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster of day shifts, sleepover shifts both on weekdays and weekends.
• Demonstrated professional experience of successfully working in a team, taking direction and working autonomously if required
• The nature of the role is that you may be called to work at short notice for shift cover in case of unplanned staff absences - ensuring service continuity for our clients is our focus
• High level communication skills are imperative in both written and verbal forms. Must have access to email as all job related instructions are sent by email in the first instance and verbally over the phone if urgent

Benefits

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) on top of a competitive salary
• Career advancement opportunities - We love to promote from within
• Staff buying privileges.
• Working for a community based charitable organisation, that provides a sense of pride and value to our supported employees, staff and clients
• Emphasis on personal training & development
• Variety of work within a supportive team environment
• Use your skills to make a positive impact in your community