Description:
Looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with a disability?
Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) works with NDIS Providers and Healthcare workers to improve and promote the health and wellbeing of the Australian community by matching exceptional support and healthcare professionals with well-established and cutting-edge employment opportunities.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker to provide assistance and support to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping clients with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and promoting independence and community integration.
About the Provider:
Our client is skilled, friendly and passionate about supporting people with disabilities of all needs and supporting them to live their best lives. They operate based on a philosophy of empathy, innovation, accountability, partnership, respect and quality. They understand that quality care is underpinned by careful planning, empathy, respect and consistency of delivery by dedicated staff who are very skilled at what they do.
About the Role:
Our client is currently looking for casual/part time Support Workers who are passionate about making the daily lives of those living with a disability brighter and supporting their families. The Support Worker's role is to support the delivery of high quality care to participants by working collaboratively with our client and other team members. Specifically Support Workers will be responsible for:
- Carrying out daily activities at the Day Options House and out on location as required
- Providing respite care for families and caregivers of those living with a disability
- Providing daily living support, including attending to personal care needs, cooking, cleaning and daily activities
- Supporting people to access the community
- Supporting people to achieve their individual goals
About You:
- A positive, reliable, patient, empathetic and proactive approach to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds living with a disability
- Enthusiastic, caring and kindness.
- Experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate.
- Excellent communication and rapport building skills
- Flexibility to work on a casual basis, including shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and nights (flexible for the right candidate)
- Hold a valid drivers license with no limitations (essential requirement)
- Right to Work in Australia (essential requirement)
Ideally you will also have:
- Completed or be close to completing a certification in Individual Support (Disability or Ageing) or Community Services
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR training
- Police clearance
If you do not have these checks or certification, don't let that hold you back from applying. We will work with compatible candidates to attain the necessary screening checks and training (excluding education certification).
Working with us:
- Supportive team of values driven individuals, passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of people living with a disability
- An organisation the values inclusivity and recognises the benefit of having staff with diverse backgrounds, and abilities.
- Maximise your earnings by salary packaging. As Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) is a non-profit organisation, we can offer you the chance to pay less tax and take home more money.
If you would like more information about this opportunity, don't hesitate to email us at hr@agpn.org.au