• Casual

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

Due to continued growth we are hiring Disability Support Workers to support our clients who live in the Northern suburbs. As a casual staff member you would have the opportunity to work with various clients in various shifts between Monday to Sunday. You will also get opportunities to take permanent hours as they become available. 

You will play an important role in supporting and empowering people with varied disabilities to live in and access the community independently and to achieve their individual goals. 

Our supports include a range of day-to-day activities as well as engaging in the community in a way that’s safe and enjoyable. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Support in day to day living, promoting cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, shopping and other essential appointments 
• Promote and assist Clients to achieve goals identified in Person Centred Plans
• Assist Clients to develop independence 
• Utilise positive behaviour strategies
• Maintenance of progress notes and record keeping

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Community Services or willingness to complete
• Understanding of working with people with challenging behaviour and/or people with a disability 
• Competent computer skills to complete online training
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate (HLTAID001 and HLTAID003)
• A current unrestricted Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.

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 - Northern Suburbs Perth Metro 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.