Disability Support Worker or Disabled Carer

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing support services aimed at maximizing the living, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

LOCATION: Adelaide Metro Areas

P.O. Box 1075, Clearview, SA 5085

AWARD/CLASSIFICATION:

● Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services

Award 2010

● Level 2

**If a Cert IV or Diploma level qualification has been ascertained the employee will commence at Level 2 Pay Point 2.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Employment (minimum 38 hours per week).

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 – $75,000 per annum plus superannuation.

REPORTS TO: Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support participants to engage in age-appropriate

activities and tasks including in-home support and

community access.

● Support participants to access activities and outings in the

community.

Provide direct care assistance to each participant in

accordance with their service plan and as directed by the

Director. Types of direct care provided may include

personal tasks, domestic assistance, respite, social

support, transport, meal preparation and/or life skills

development.

● Work in accordance with the medication administration

policy, work health and safety procedures and participant

right’s policies including privacy and confidentiality.

● Monitor the safety and well-being of the participants and

report any concerns to the Director.

Provide 1:1 or small group training and support in

response to individual participant needs.

Ensure completion of appropriate documentation.

Relevant information on support provided is to be

recorded in participant notes and communication book as

required.

● Maintain petty cash and accurate records of all

expenditure.

● Daily use of computer systems and software programs to

ensure effective service delivery, communication and

storage information.

● Actively contribute to a team environment through open

communication, participation in regular staff meetings,

planning processes and policy review. Provide back up

and support to other staff as necessary

Participate in Performance Development meetings to

identify ongoing training and support opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS, CHECKS & EXPERIENCE:

A minimum Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health,

Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or

similar.

● Minimum 6 months relevant experience supporting

participants with disabilities.

● Demonstrated continuing professional development.

● Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles.

● Valid DHS Child-related and NDIS worker screening

● National Police Certificate and First Aid Certificate

● NDIS Orientation module.

● Driver’s License.

● Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle

● Smart phone.

● Ability to work in various locations across Adelaide

predominantly Eastern and Northern Suburbs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

● Genuine desire to provide the best quality support for

people with disabilities.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Ability to build rapport and trust with participants.

● Strong time management and ability to prioritise.

● Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and

other computer systems for record keeping.

● Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.

● Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good

working relationships.