• Seeking Disability Support Workers – permanent positions available

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

We are seeking motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Cram in permanent positions!
Permanent rosters will entail a 4 weekly rotational roster, that will include a variety of shifts patterns including days, afternoons, sleepovers, active nights and weekends.

About you

As a Disability Support Worker at Cram, you will be supporting individuals with complex disabilities. Our services include group home accommodation, in-home care, community engagement and clinical support.

You will play an integral role in enhancing the quality of life for people with diverse care needs, offering person-centred support that fosters independence, promotes health and wellbeing and supports participant's to achieve their personal goals.

You will have;

• A genuine passion for improving lives and making a positive impact
• Enthusiasm for providing life-enriching care with resilience, energy and compassion
• Qualification in Disability is highly desirable
• Experience in or a desire to work with people who require high intensity supports
• Flexibility and availability to work across a range of shifts.

It would be a highly regarded if you have experience with high intensity supports, including complex bowel plan, enteral nutrition and gastrostomy care.

Key responsibilities

• Promoting participant independence by supporting daily activities, fostering skills for self-care and providing assistance aligned with individual goals.
• Provide personal care and daily living support, while maintaining a safe, clean and supportive living environment by adhering to health and safety policies.
• Follow individualised support plans tailored to participant needs.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families and carers, and collaborate with team members and external service providers.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with reporting requirements, reporting on workplace incidents in a timely manner.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for eligible employees
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for additional support
• A welcoming, supportive, and dynamic team environment

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work a 24-hour rotating roster including active overnights, sleepovers and weekends within a 4-week roster.
• Proven experience working with people with disabilities or the ability to showcase transferrable skills from a similar sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering participant independence and maintaining strong relationships with both participants and team members.
• Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.
• Valid Working with Children Check & NDIS Worker Screen Check.
• 2 doses of Covid-19 Vaccination.

The role requires shiftwork, manual handling, and we may require candidates to complete a Fit for Work assessment during the recruitment process.

This position closes on the advertised closing date. We encourage early applications, as we will be reviewing candidates throughout the recruitment process and may close the advertisement prior to the closing date.

Cram is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities by championing their rights, dignity, and inclusion within every community. We envision a world where everyone has the chance to live their version of a good life, free from barriers and full of possibilities.