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Disability Support Worker - Supported Independent Living

ARC Disability Services Inc
Cairns Full-day Full-time

Description:

ARC Disability Services Inc. is a community-based organisation with a long history in the Cairns and Far North, supporting children and adults who have a disability, their families and support networks.
  • Permanent / Part-time
  • Sleepovers included
  • Multiple positions
  • S.C.H.A.D.S. Industry Award – Level 2
  • Inclusive workplace environment
  • Cairns based location
  • Varied positions requiring sleepovers, day and weekend shifts.
  • Everyday rewarding opportunities to provide P.E.G, personal care, manual handing activities, mealtime and medication assistance.
  • Be part of a committed environment within our Supported Independent Living Team
The position had a regular-routine upfront fortnightly roster so you can plan your career and family needs from day one. We’re proud of the company culture we’ve built over the last 45yrs+ to make ARC a place that people enjoy coming to work every day – this could be your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
What’s on offer?
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Salary sacrificing benefits
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • Be part a committed and supportive team of community driven professionals
  • Remuneration in accordance with the Social, Community Services, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (2010)
  • On the job training available and hands-on support from colleagues and supervisors
  • Access to fitness passport
Is this you?
We're actively seeking passionate Disability Support Workers across all career stages, whether you're stepping into the field as a recent graduate or come with years of experience. If you're driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and are committed to a person-centered approach, we invite you to explore opportunities within our team.
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders and identify solutions
  • High standards of ethical behavior, disability knowledge and transferrable people/support experience
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task, time manage
  • Good literacy and numeracy level of competence, able to complete legal records such as case notes, emails, online software
  • Experience in performing daily living skills such as budgeting, menu planning, shopping, and other domestic tasks to a high standard
  • High level of communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
  • Good physical conditions to assist with personal care, transport and transfers, and safely support daily living activities
  • Working with Children (Blue Card) and Disability Services (Yellow Card) and a Right to Work within Australia
  • Undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
  • Current Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Adherence to relevant vaccination requirements
  • Right to Work in Australia
Application Process
We value diversity and encourage candidates to be themselves, so simply apply with your Cover Letter for a quick introduction of yourself along with your current resume.
Applications close Wednesday 9th of April at 11:59PM, or sooner if successfully filled, with a view for the position to be filled in April.
27 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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