Disability Support Worker - Horsley Park

Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service providers across Australia.
  
We are currently seeking Casual Support Workers to support adult NDIS participants in SIL houses located in Horsley Park, Bossley Park & Carnes Hill.
Overview of the role:

• We have opportunities to support people in SIL arrangements.
• 24-hour care model, meaning staff are required to work a combination of shifts – morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm) and sleep over shifts
• We offer 8-hour and 3-hour shifts and staff are required to cover both.
• Assist clients with complex physical and intellectual disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina-Bifida, Spinal Injuries, Autism, Dementia, Epilepsy.
• Provide support with high level personal hygiene such as toileting, showering, feeding, continence care, using manual handling equipment (ceiling hoists, stand up lifters) and assisting with routine medication.
• Following specific positive behaviour support plans (PBSP)
  Assist participants with engaging in community, social and recreational activities.
• Support people within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
• Use a company vehicle and/or your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.

What you need:

• 12 months paid experience supporting NDIS clients in SILs with complex physical & intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work a combination of AM, PM and sleep over shifts (must be willing to cover short 3-hour shifts from 6am-9am)
• Australian Driver's License
• Experience driving a van
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check for paid employment
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Reliable smart phone with data

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay rates, terms and conditions.
• Paid training before you start and ongoing training & development.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award paid.
• Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts.
• Company tablet to complete notes, access client care plans and sign in an out of your shift.
• Easy to use rostering app, where you can view and accept shifts.
• Refer & Earn Incentive - $150 for each successful person you refer (conditions apply)
• Supportive rostering team which is contactable 24/7.
• Employee Assistance program to support you throughout your employment.

After you apply for this role, you will receive a SMS/text message from our Recruitment Team to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker.