About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8000 employees working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.   
 
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role

Join our Lifestyle Support team in Broken Hill on a permanent part-time basis where you will actively support our clients to access lifestyle activities and the community.

Shifts will generally be between the hours of 8am and 6pm, however, hours may vary slightly depending on client requirements.

As these roles involve showering, dressing and other personal care tasks we ask that only male applicants apply to maintain the decency and privacy of our male clients.  Life Without Barriers considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients to explore and participate in community-based activities
• Increase the client’s choice and independence through capacity building, skill acquisition and supported decision making
• Establish meaningful relationships with clients, their families, and supporters to work towards positive outcomes for clients
• Supporting clients to manage their health, including mental health
• Complete documentation and reporting requirements
• Regularly review client files and resources

Skills & Experience 

• Certificate III in Disability, Community Services or similar OR willingness to obtain
• Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Sound computer, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in emotional regulation
• Ability to adhere to client support plans and complete documentation
• Commitment to providing quality support, customer choice and inclusion

One of our clients is a SciFi fan so a keen interest in SciFi will be advantageous!

Benefits:

• Join an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity and equality
• An hourly rate from $28.41 + super per hour for permanent part time
• On-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Emma Kennedy at [email protected], using the subject line: Disability Support Worker - Broken Hill enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. With this in mind, if you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview. 

Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here (https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA).