Job Opportunities in Australia
October 18, 2024
Life Without Barriers
Eyre Peninsula
OTHER
Disability Support Worker. Casual
Job no: 504096
Employment type: Casual
Location: Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula
Categories: Disability
Employment type: Casual
Location: Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula
Categories: Disability
Empowering people with disability to live life the way
they
choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
About the role
This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in the lives of People with a Disability.
We have multiple casual positions available across our supported independent living residences, assisting individuals with disabilities living in the community of Port Augusta.
Working in a team, you will be actively supporting their individual complex needs by creating a safe environment and ensuring services are provided in a culturally appropriate way.
These roles will require successful applicants to be available and willing to work within a 24/7 roster that includes regular shift work, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Benefits
Include your resume and cover letter, click 'Apply'. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact lisa.hurd@lwb.org.au. Applications close Wednesday 30th October 2024.
Advertised: 18 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
About the role
This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a positive change in the lives of People with a Disability.
We have multiple casual positions available across our supported independent living residences, assisting individuals with disabilities living in the community of Port Augusta.
Working in a team, you will be actively supporting their individual complex needs by creating a safe environment and ensuring services are provided in a culturally appropriate way.
These roles will require successful applicants to be available and willing to work within a 24/7 roster that includes regular shift work, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Assistance with daily living (including personal care)
- Community Access and Transport
- Maintain and Monitor Person Centred Plans
- Documenting and Progress Note keeping
- Assist individuals to engage in cultural activities and maintain cultural connection
- Maintain high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries, confidentiality and ability to maintain sensitive information including Aboriginal matters.
- Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or similar
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Module
- Sound understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal people.
To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
- Work for one of Australia's largest Social Purpose organisations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available
- Supportive culture and team environment
Include your resume and cover letter, click 'Apply'. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact lisa.hurd@lwb.org.au. Applications close Wednesday 30th October 2024.
Applications close: 30 Oct 2024 23:55 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Latest Job Opportunities
October 27, 2024
Edith Cowan University
Lecturer Nursing – Paediatric specialisation
Joondalup
FULL TIME
View Details
October 27, 2024
ALDI Stores
Duty Store Manager - Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide
PART TIME
View Details
October 27, 2024
Woolworths
Bakery Team Member - Woolworths Golden Grove (The Stables)
Golden Grove
PART TIME
View DetailsSimilar Jobs
September 13, 2024
Home Caring Shoalhaven
Female Aged Care/Disability Support Worker - Ulladulla & surrounds
Ulladulla
OTHER
View DetailsSeptember 9, 2024
Cocoon Group Services
Disability Support Worker - Sleep Over
Brassall
View DetailsSeptember 11, 2024
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Expression of Interest - SES Band 1 - National Disability Data Asset Program Manager (Identified)
Woden
View DetailsNew Jobs from This Company
October 25, 2024
Life Without Barriers
Disability Support Leader. Permanent Full Time
Eyre Peninsula
FULL TIME
View Details
October 23, 2024
Life Without Barriers
Clinician (Multi Systemic Therapy- Child Abuse & Neglect). Permanent Full Time
Tamworth
FULL TIME
View Details
October 21, 2024
Life Without Barriers
Program Implementation Lead. Permanent Full Time – Flexible Location
Canberra
FULL TIME
View Details