Disability Support Worker
Origin Support Services Pty Ltd
Townsville
Disability Support Services (Community Services & Development)
Casual Employment
Are you compassionate and motivated Disability Support Worker (DSW)?
Would you like to make a difference in the community and help people with physical and mental disability Origin Support Services is a growing company located in Townsville.
Origin Support Services provide individualised and tailored care to support people living with disabilities. Origin Support Services offer a wide range of support services and programs to our people living with Disabilities and their families.
Includes:
• Community Access (CAS)
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)
• Respite Care and Short-Term Accommodation (STA)
Are you looking for casual employment that has a flexible working roster that includes weekends, overnight stays available for the experienced DSWs.
This position could lead into part or full-time progression for the right staff member.
Experience is preferred but not essential. We will provide you with on-the-job and online training.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference?
As a DSW you will be responsible for providing support and care participants both in the home and out in the community, assisting with day-to-day activities while encouraging independence and respecting choice and control.
Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Assisting participants with day-to-day activities
• Building relationships with participants
• Providing Support in a SIL house environment
• Providing community access to participants with grocery shopping, cleaning, recreational activities and taking to appointments.
• General cooking and domestic duties; including but not limited to cleaning, laundry, food preparation, activities, medication and taking to appointments.
• Must have computer experience for – recording detailed Incident Reports and entering shift notes
• Ensuring the participants needs are being met, paying particular focus to the goals outlined in the NDIS plan.
About You
The successful applicant MUST have:
• Yellow Card (or willing to apply)
• Blue Card (or willing to apply)
• Third party car insurance and use of your own motor vehicle for transporting participants
• Drivers Licence
• Full working rights within Australia
• Must have good availability – able to work weekends and nights
Female
Desirable (but not essential):
• Certificate 3 or above in community services or individual support
• Experience with high intensity supports
• Experience in a similar role will be highly advantageous
If you thrive on working:
• Flexible working roster
• Varied work – No 2 days are the same
• The ability to make a difference in the community and the lives of those living with disabilities and enjoy getting out and about in the community, doing different activities.
To apply: You must attach a cover letter (outlining why you are applying, advise if you have a yellow card, current drivers licence and have your own vehicle) attach an updated resume with your contact details,
Simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button
