Job Opportunities in Australia

Location: New Norfolk

Brand: Community, Residential & Pathways

Date Posted: 26 Sep 2024

Disability Support Worker
Job No: 1402
Location: New Norfolk, Kingston and surrounding areas.
Employment Status: Casual
Classification: From $33.85 + 25% Casual Loading - Level 2 - Li-Ve Tasmania Enterprise Agreement 2020

Hey You!
Are you passionate about helping others in achieving their goals? Have the flexibility to work a wide variety of hours Monday to Sunday from 12am – 11:59pm? Then come join the team at gen U! We are looking for Disability Support Workers to join our longstanding, purpose-driven, and values-based organisation to make a real difference in people's lives in Hobart.

• The role will operate within gen U’s Community Home Support Services division, which was established to facilitate innovative, client-centred programs with a focus on building skills that will assist in achieving our participant's goals!
• Assist clients in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including personal and self-care, food preparation, eating, dressing and maintenance of personal hygiene, domestic duties and other tasks as directed.
• Assisting in community access through transport, shopping, and social outings.
• Undertake the support role with respect and acknowledgement of the person’s’ abilities and strengths.
• Provide clients with opportunities for personal growth and skill development in line with Support Plans and directions from the coordination team.
• Perform personal support work with professional integrity and ensure privacy and confidentiality of client information.

About You!
Some of your main responsibilities:

• Using the principles of Person-Centred Active Support, assist clients in undertaking a range of daily living activities including personal and self-care, food preparation, eating, dressing and personal hygiene maintenance, domestic duties and other tasks as directed.
• Undertake the support role with respect and acknowledgement of the person’s’ abilities and strengths.
• Provide clients with opportunities for personal growth and skill development in line with Support Plans and directions from the coordination team
• Perform personal support work with professional integrity and ensure privacy and confidentiality of client information

You will also meet the below essential requirements:
A current and valid full driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle.

• Current First Aid Certificate with up-to-date CPR.
• Current Medication Administration (HLTAAP001 and HLTHPS006 or CHCSS00070)
• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Vulnerable Persons Check with NDIS endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• Current and Valid Australian Driver's License.
• Certificate 3 or greater in Disability or equivalent.

For You!
gen U staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Increased Hourly Rate - 1.3% hourly rate above Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
• Study Scholarship: all gen U employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at gen U and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.

gen U welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.

For a copy of the position description please email recruitment@genu.org.au and quote job number 1402.

gen U is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Bianka Fisher on 0439 050 435 or bianka.fisher@genu.org.au

Applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.