Disability Support Workers

The Co-operative Life specialises in supporting participants with different types of disabilities and aged clients, and we are dedicated to working with vulnerable people and making sure that they don’t slip through the cracks. We are growing and currently have a Disability Support Worker vacancy.

This position reports to the Lead Support Worker and Regional Director

·       Proof of 3 doses COVID19 Vaccination requirement

·       NDIS Worker Clearance is a must!

Job Type: Casual / Permanent Part-Time

SCHADS award periodic (hourly) pay rates and benefits are applicable for the right candidates.

You will provide a range of support services, dependent upon the client's requirements, personal care and community access. SUitable candidate must be available evenings (or overnights) and weekends.

Professional Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience – in disability support
• Proof of 3 doses COVID19 Vaccination requirement being met (including of the validation of the medical exemptions, if any) under the NSW Public Health Order
• In-depth understanding of NDIS industry requirements
• In-depth person-centred support experience
• Empathy and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have a reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Must have a current valid NSW Australian Driver's Licence
• Own a smart phone with Internet access.
• Current NDIS Clearance (which replaced National Police Clearance)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Valid working rights within Australia

Ideally: residing in Inverelland surrounding areasor willing to travel to those areas