Disability Support Worker - Fixed-term Day Program vacancy

Disability Support Worker - fixed term contract

Peckys Disability Services (Peckys) has been operating in the local Blacktown area since 1981, providing quality support and services including day programs, accommodation support and weekend recreation services for more than 200 participants.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and caring Disability Support Worker to join our day program on a fixed term contract for 6 months, working 50 hours per fortnight.

The successful applicant will join a specialised supportive team providing active care to participants, focusing on a mixture of personal care, in-house activities and community access.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing direct support to people with a disability including personal care and medication management;
• Application of Participant plans ie; behaviour support, epilepsy management, etc.;
• Accurate data collection in all areas of community participation;
• Maintaining and monitoring a participant’s person-centered support plan.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a busy day program environment is essential
• Demonstrated experience working with people with challenging behaviours
• Ability to support participants in community engagement and skill development.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as ability to work independently with a participant one to one.
• Current NSW Driver's License.
• Confidence in driving a Hi-Ace van
• 1st Aid certificate or willingness to obtain within 1 month of start date
• NDIS Screening check, or a willingness to obtain prior to work commencement

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant industry and/or tertiary qualification e.g. Certificate 3 or 4 in Disabilities
• Strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills

What We Offer:

• A great team environment with a well-respected disability employer.
• NFP Salary Packaging

Applicants will be assessed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly.