L’Arche NSW Inc. is currently seeking enthusiastic and caring workers to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will provide care and support to people with a disability living in community based group homes. This work requires resilience, self-confidence as well as the capability to assess and manage risks to ensure the safety of people with disabilities.

The Disability Support Worker role is personally rewarding as you are contributing to help improve the quality of life of a number of individuals. You will enjoy a range of benefits including;

• Flexible shift arrangements.
• Provide care and support to people with a disability living in community based group homes.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Rewarding work environment where you make a difference
• You will enjoy excellent working conditions
• Stimulating work where you are able to make a real difference for our core members

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address in writing the following:

• Certificate III or IV in Disability or equivalent (minimum), or demonstrated extensive experience in disability field
• Computer literacy and Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural and a multifunctional community and team environment.
• Deliver a high volume of work load within timeframes
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to support and promote the Mission and Values of L’Arche
• Implementing behavioural support plans aimed at assisting individuals who demonstrate challenging behaviours to achieve their goals.
• Provide individual support to people with disabilities to enable them to undertake all aspects of daily living.
• Undertaking various tasks relating to personal hygiene, health and well-being of the people who live in the group home.
• Performing various household tasks including cooking, serving of meals, cleaning and shopping.
• Influencing and encouraging independence for community integration
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to undertake training) and a willingness to undergo a police check
• Be flexible to work after hours, weekends, sleepovers ,split shifts and Awake shifts
• Current NSW driver’s licence and comprehensively insured motor vehicle

Phone the office for further details on 02 9787 8132 between 9:00 - 5:00 pm Mon – Fri.