More than just a job - find meaning, purpose and passion at The Disability Trust The Opportunity: With the growth of our services in the ACT/Queanbeyan region comes the perfect opportunity to join our team as a casual Disability Support Worker within our Home and Living & Sport and Recreation services. While each day brings variety and new challenges, you will be a highly motivated and reliable individual supporting people with disability through a person-centred approach to ensure quality of life, dignity, respect and inclusion. Our Home and Living supports are based around a 24/7 roster where you will have availability to work a range of shifts including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including sleepovers and active nights shifts). Our Sport and Recreation services involve weekly programs including rugby league, soccer, basketball or tennis during the school term and sporting camps throughout the year during school hours and weekends. Benefits for you: 2-week paid onboarding program designed to set you up for success Hourly pay rate starting from $41.76 - $45.58 (casual) depending on relevant experience and qualifications Paid support to obtain and maintain your First Aid Certificate Opportunity for shift variety, career progression and access to ongoing professional development Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 per annum) Flexible public holiday leave for events of cultural or religious significance Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Your role responsibilities will Include: Delivering personal care to participants in their home and in the community Preparing and assisting with meal preparation Administering medication and offering mobility assistance Supporting attendance at appointments and community-based events Engaging in skill building activities, both individually and in a group setting Offering meaningful and active support to enable participants to achieve their personal goals What do I need to succeed in the role? Availability to work over a 24-hour rotating roster in alignment with our service offerings Genuine desire to provide care for people with disability Confidence to engage with a diverse range of people Ability to connect with participants and team members to ensure a sense of value and respect An understanding of privacy, confidentiality and treating sensitive information appropriately Qualification in disability/community services highly regarded but not essential To be successful, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC), NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC), Working with Vulnerable People Card (WWVP) and evidence of at least two (2) doses of a COVID-19 vaccination before commencing. While a current First Aid Certificate is preferred, we offer paid support for you to obtain and maintain a valid certification throughout your career with us. To apply, please submit your Cover Letter and Resume outlining how your experience and skills match the above criteria. If you would like to discuss the role further, please reach out to recruitmentdisabilitytrust.org.au. Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 3 February 2025. Suitable candidates may be contacted as applications are received. Apply Now