Be part of something bigger than a career. At The Disability Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional support to individuals with disabilities. We seek to empower our clients to live fulfilling lives by offering a range of tailored services and support systems. Growth of our services in the Illawarra has created permanent part-time and casual Disability Support Worker opportunities in our Residential Services. Operating within our Illawarra region, we are seeking those who have availability to work a variety of shifts over a 24/7 roster working across morning, afternoon and nights with shift work and sleepovers included. Finding people with the right availability to match our participants needs is important to us. What will my role involve? Our Disability Support Workers bring pride and passion to the workplace. You will assist people with a range of daily living tasks to meet the individual needs and goals of our participants. This involves: Delivering personal care including showering, toileting, and dressing Preparing and assisting with meal preparation and eating Administering medication and offering mobility assistance Supporting participants with attendance at appointments and community-based events Offering meaningful and active support to enable participants to achieve their goals What does success look like? Experience in the sector and with participants with challenging behaviours will be highly regarded. However, alignment with our values and the right work ethic is what really sets our team members apart. Your primary focus will be to provide personalised support to individuals with challenging behaviours, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting their independence. Our successful Disability Support Workers bring with them: Creative approach in enabling an inclusive experience for people with disability at home and in the community Confidence to engage with a diverse range of people, with well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills An understanding of privacy and confidentiality and how to treat sensitive information appropriately Confidence using a range of technical platforms to complete shift notes, incident reporting, and electronic timesheets To be successful in the role of Disability Support Worker, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid Certificate and evidence of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination before commencement. You will also be required to have a current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle. Why you'll love The Disability Trust An hourly rate ranging from $33.41 to $36.46 per hour for permanent, and $41.76 - $45.58 per hour for casual plus attractive penalty rates Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 $2,650 meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum) An onboarding training program designed to set you up for success Support to obtain and hold your First Aid Certificate Access to extensive, paid, learning and development program through your entire career Reward and Recognition programs Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family A proudly diverse, inclusive, engaging and fun workplace culture Where to from here? If you are ready to make a difference and join a supportive team, apply today to become a part of our mission at The Disability Trust. Your journey towards a rewarding career in disability support starts here Please apply by submitting your Resume and Cover Letter outlining how your skills and experience match the above criteria. If you would like to discuss the role or have any questions, please reach out to our Manager Accommodation Services, Sonya Naylor – sonya.naylordisabilitytrust.org.au. Applications close 5pm, Sunday 3rd November 2024. Please note that shortlisted applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis. Apply Now