About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 7,000 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

We are looking for a Disability Support Worker who’s experience aligns with our clients goals, needs and interests. This role includes supporting a female client who enjoys arts & crafts and shopping. The successful applicant will have great communication skills, similar interests and experience working with ASD. 

You will be available 10:00-13:00 Monday , 16:00-19:00 (times flexible) Thursday and 10:00-13:00 on Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and collaborate effectively with our clients and their families to achieve positive outcomes
• Community access and transport
• Documenting & Progress Note keeping

 Skills & Experience

• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
• Certificate III Community Services, Disability or similar or willingness to obtain
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities
• A professional and positive outlook about direct care work with an understanding of professional boundaries
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 & HLTAID001)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate 

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).

*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Career Development opportunities
• Excellent tax benefits through salary packaging

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 [email protected], using the subject line: Disability Support Worker - Female Identified - Rockingham 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.