Disability Support Worker - Port Augusta

Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best-fit Disability Support Workers to Disability Service providers.

We are partnering with a long-term specialist Disability Service provider operating out of Port Augusta, and we have plenty of work opportunities currently available within their SIL services.

What you need:

• Experience supporting people with complex physical & intellectual disabilities in a SIL setting
• Australian Driver's License - South Australian class C
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Manual handling Training
• Medication Training Face to Face training
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Working with Children Check (paid employment)
• Reliable smart phone with data

Overview of the role:

• Provide day-to-day support to people with a disability in a SIL environment to help them improve their independence and achieve their goals.
• 24-hour care model, meaning staff are required to work a combination of shifts – morning (from 6am), afternoon (from 2pm), overnight (predominately sleep overs)
• 6am - 9am, 2pm - 8pm, 4pm - 10pm, & sleep overs shifts to be covered
• Assist participants with the range of personal activities including hygiene support, use of manual handling equipment, medication assistance, domestic assistance, meals.
• 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.
• Must be able to drive company vans to transport participants to community-based outings.

What we can offer you:

• Pay rates, terms and conditions better than any other staffing agency across Adeliade.
• Weekday, weekend shift loadings and overtime penalties per the industry award.
• Casual position with consistent hours & routine rosters however, to supplement consistent shifts staff ideally should be available to be pick up backfill shifts.
• Empowered by a dedicated Service Delivery Practice Excellence team providing you support, supervision, coaching and guidance.
• Work with a variety of participants, in a variety of support arrangements.
• Easy-to-use rostering app which allows you to view and accept shifts, complete reports/documents and update your availability.
• Numerous Rewards & Incentives

After you apply, you will be sent a link to complete our online screening questions which will help us process your application quicker.