Disability Support Worker (Respite Children and Adults)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Title: Disability Support Worker
Location: Hobart, Tasmania (Lutana, Howrah and Kingston)
Salary: $36.22 - $39.53 per hour (Level 2) plus 25% casual loading, super, and salary packaging
Employment Type: Casual

We are looking for passionate and adaptable Disability Support Workers to support children and adults accessing our respite services across Hobart.

Our respite services provide Short-Term Accommodation (STA), where clients can enjoy new experiences, participate in activities and spend time in a safe and welcoming home-away-from-home environment. We also provide Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA) for clients who are transitioning towards independent living or returning home following a hospital stay.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred and trauma-informed support tailored to each client's individual needs, interests and NDIS goals

The role can be incredibly rewarding as you are an integral part of their journey towards 'Better Days, Every Day'.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

Respite is a varied and active environment, and you may support clients of different ages, abilities and support needs. This role is suited to someone who is flexible, calm and confident in adapting their approach to suit each person's needs.

Essential:

• Experience supporting children and adults in disability, aged care, community services, allied health or a similar environment
• Experience supporting children, including an understanding of and experience applying a trauma-informed approach
• Availability to work a minimum of three shifts per week
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends, mornings, evenings, and sleepovers
• Ability and willingness to travel between our respite services in Lutana, Howrah and Kingston
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +).
• Working with Vulnerable People card
• NDIS Workers Screening Check / willingness to obtain
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Valid Australian working rights

Highly regarded and desirable:

• A relevant qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services, Allied Health or Mental Health, or current studies towards one
• Auslan skills or a willingness to learn
• Experience supporting people with complex needs
• Willingness to work across different locations, environments and client groups

At Able Australia we offer:

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings).
• Instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Permanent Part Time employment available internally - we always prioritise our current staff before we advertise externally
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving 'Better Days Every Day'.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your resume. Please note we will be assessing applications during the advertising period

If you have any further questions please contact Kaysha Dreimann at [email protected]