• Support participants in Woodville Alliance's first SIL home
• Perm part-time (24 hrs per week) & casual roles for late October start
• Excellent salary packaging benefit available for both perm and casual

WA is opening its first Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Hoxton Park and is seeking motivated and passionate staff for the home’s opening in late October. There are multiple positions available: 4 x permanent part time – 48 hours per fortnight and 2 x casual positions.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The position is responsible for the delivery of high quality, person centred services for people with disability residing within Supported Independent Living. In the role, you will be working day to day with clients in understanding and assisting them to achieve their goals. You will support the client, by following client support plans that are designed to reflect NDIS plans aimed at maximising positive outcomes. You will be required to work according to a 24/7 roster which may include morning, afternoon, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

MAIN DUTIES

• Individual Support – including personal care (showering, bathing, toileting and maintaining hygiene), management of behaviours of concern (including implementation of behaviour support plans and recording of incidents), implementation of other allied health plans.
• Domestic Assistance - Providing support to the participant in domestic duties including cooking, cleaning, helping to perform laundry, and prepare meals.
• Transport – provision of daily transport to and from the home to activities, day programs, medical appointments, and recreational outings. You may be required to use your own vehicle at times, if the company car is not available.
• Individual and Team Responsibility – Working in a positive and constructive manner with all staff in the delivery of best practice client centric services.
• Flexibility – although your primary employment will be in support accommodation, you may be required at times to work in other program areas within WA Disability services including Day Program.
• Communication – Use your excellent verbal communication skills to provide clear feedback to staff, families and clients and utilise technology to record clear progress & communication notes as per relevant policies, procedures and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA – for full essential criteria please see Position Description

1. Minimum Cert III in Individual Support, or equivalent
2. Experience of supporting people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
3. Preferred experience in supporting clients within an accommodation setting and managing behaviours of concern.
4. Willingness and capacity to perform domestic assistance duties & personal care duties.
5. Ability to work independently without guidance or supervision
6. Strong written communication skills and proficiency with technology e.g. Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint and Word
7. Current NDIS Worker Check, driver’s license and current First Aid Certificate with CPR
8. Own vehicle with up to date registration and comprehensive insurance
9. Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 via immunisation record

HOW TO APPLY

Please click Apply Now to forward your CV and letter of application addressing the essential criteria 1 to 6 listed above. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted. Applications which do not include a letter of application as specified above will not be progressed.

Please contact Tishia – HR/CEO Assistant on 02 9722 5213 for more information.

Woodville Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our work has always been underpinned by a strong commitment to social justice. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.