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Disability Support Worker - Identified position

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  • Part time/Casual
  • Bardon - Inner North/West Brisbane

Seeking an outstanding Female Disability Support Worker to support two women with disabilities living a lifestyle that reflects their dreams and visions in their own home in Bardon. We are looking for a person that understands social roles, the importance of networks and connection, and is an advocate for inclusion.

Being in their late 40’s they are looking for a person with some maturity who is energetic, full of life plus physically fit and healthy due to the heavy nature of support.

Some experience around epilepsy and complex support may be useful however other life experiences and personal values and ethics are highly regarded and full training is provided. 

This is a long-term position – therefore we are unable to accommodate short term applicants (visa restrictions or students who will finish their studies soon).

Role:

  • One to one support working for two ladies in their home and out in the local community
  • Building social connections and friendships. Seeking new opportunities and valued roles that help them work towards their dreams and visions
  • Personal care, meal prep, support running household

Shifts/hours:

Part time/casual – approx. 20 to 30 hours, 3 to 4 shifts per week available including days, evenings and possible night shifts (some flexibility to what days but please note it will include weekend rostered work).

Initial training shifts will be adhoc – training is quite intense, then once fully trained your regular on-going shifts are rostered. Potential for other relief work both night and day times within small team of workers.

General Shift times are:

  •  5pm sleepover to 9am (8 hour shift plus sleepover allowance)
  • 8am to 2pm (6-hour shift)
  • 9am to 5pm (8-hour shift)
  • Hours can be added or moved to work with what the ladies on doing or going to. (Flexible)

Jobseeker Requirements:

  • Female applicants only
  • Over 25 years of age (due to car insurance)
  • Have your own car and clean license
  • Fit and health due to the nature of the work
  • Value and respect that you work directly for the women and their family
  • Criminal History Check (or willing to apply)

This advertisement has been placed by a family seeking to arrange an employment relationship directly with an individual contractor to support implementation of a self managed plan funded by NDIA (National Disability Insurance Australia). This has not been placed by a company or organisation.

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