Independence Australia is currently seeking Disability Support Workers for our client based in Pearcedale on casual basis. 

What we are offering:

• $43.93 per hour + 11% superannuation
• Salary Packaging - help reduce the amount of taxes you pay.
• Flexible roster on a 24/7 care basis.
• Support, mentoring and career guidance and upskilling.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 phone support.

Working With Purpose

Independence Australia is a proud and leading social enterprise that supports and provides choices to people living with a disability or other personal needs.

• Customer Centric - Ensuring that our customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
• Valued People - We are inclusive, diverse and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people.
• One Organisation - Sharing a common purpose supported by teamwork, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strive for Excellence – We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

Job Brief

We are seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers for our clients in Pearcedale on casual basis.

Roster: Monday to Sunday

Payrate: $43.93

Shift times

• Monday: 21:00 – 23:00
• Tuesday: 7:00am – 9:30am or 12:00 – 16:00 or 21:00 – 23:00
• Thursday: 21:00 – 23:00
• Friday: 7:00 – 9:30am or 21:00 – 23:00
• Saturday: 7:00 – 9:30 or 21:00 – 23:00
• Sunday: 21:00 – 23:00

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Personal care –bowel care, catheter care.
• 24/7 Care - plenty of long shifts available.
• Transfers – Manual handling/ ceiling hoist
•  Domestic – meal prep, medication support
• Transport – support workers drive our client's automatic van.
• Community access – attending events, appointments, shopping, travelling to and from work.
• Communication – assisting clients with negotiating social environment, reporting any concerns.

To be successful in the role and join the Independence Australia Team, you will:

• Hold a certificate IV in Disability or equivalent/higher.Have extensive disability support experience.
• Experience working with Quadriplegic.
• Possess current Police Check, WWCC, First Aid & CPR certificates, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Be able to provide two sector relevant and recent references.
• Hold 3+ COVID-19 vaccination doses.
• flexibility is must 

If you want to help people and work for a social enterprise that helps vulnerable members of our community, if you want to join a national organisation operating in every state, click on Apply Now and start your journey to IA today!