The organisation:

Capability Support was established in 2023 with the simple belief that We can do better for the community, through providing personalised, flexible, professional and easy-to-access supports.

Capability's vision is to provide personalised, flexible and professional supports through the provision of More Support, Less Admin and delivering high quality, customised and easy-to access supports.

The role:

Due to the current support needs of particular clients, we are encouraging female support staff to apply for this role.

Capability Support is hiring all genders, please see our other available ads.

We are looking for experienced individuals to deliver high quality support services to people living with disability in the Canberra Region. We are looking for people who are adaptable, flexible and available to work with our varied clients across Canberra. We have multiple roles available, with onboarding to take place very shortly.

The benefits:

In addition to working for a cutting-edge, innovative and supportive team, you will receive:

• Competitive pay-rates

• Ongoing certified training and development

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional and career development

• Options for consistent shifts with clients

The responsibilities:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living activities such as personal care, budgeting and managing their home
• Provide emotional regulation and act within behaviour support and support plans
• Supporting clients to be an active member of the Canberra community, accessing the community regularly and positively
• Supporting clients to undertake domestic and household duties
• Assisting to develop, design and feedback on support plans designed by Capability Support
• Participating in Team Meetings, supervision sessions and catch-ups with the Capability Management team
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks
• Develop and implement individualised care plans
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the best possible care for clients
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

The requirements:

• Current First aid and CPR

• Police Check (Or willing to undertake one)

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities

• Working with Vulnerable People Card

• Certificate III in Disability or Individual Support (Preferred)

• Access to a insured and reliable vehicle

• Ability to handle challenging behaviours and situations

• Knowledge of disability rights and advocacy

It is desired that you also outline your ongoing availability, to ensure that we are able to accurately meet the ongoing needs of our clients.

If you have any questions about this recruitment round, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources on (02) 5117 4155 or [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Support Worker (Female Support Staff) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We look forward to hearing from you.