Disability Support Worker. Casual - Norfolk Island — Norfolk Island, Australia

About the Organisation Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 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. Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you. 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 with disability to apply. About the Role As a Disability Support Worker you will be dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals accessing our Lifestyles Support who reside on Norfolk Island . Norfolk Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia. We have a casual opportunity available where you will provide support to individuals with disabilities in their homes or the community, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required. Successful candidates will have availability to work a range of shifts, including before and after school. Key Responsibilities Follow person-centred support plans and behaviour support plans respectfully Participate in community activities and assist clients to perform daily living tasks Track and document an individual’s progress through thorough record keeping Build meaningful positive relationships with our clients and their families Build positive relationships with the people we support and their families Skills & Experience An unrestricted Norfolk Island driver’s licence Commitment to a work a variety shifts dependent on client needs Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop A current First Aid and CPR Certificate (must be obtained prior to employment) Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Qualifications and experience an advantage but not essential. To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check where applicable. Benefits An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of people with a disability Casual hourly rate from $41.76 Super 92 cents per kilometre travelled whilst working Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more 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 Monica Saigi at monica.saigilwb.org.au Applications close at midnight on Thursday the 17 th of October 2024

Applications close Sunday, 17 November 2024
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