Disability Support Worker. Casual - Katanning

About the Organisation

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

Joining our team in Katanning on a casual basis, you will support people with disability who access our in home and community access services.

We're seeking enthusiastic support workers who enjoy getting involved in the unique interests and goals of the people they support. From gaming and swimming to community outings and everyday activities, you'll play a key role in creating positive and rewarding experiences.

To succeed in this role, you'll have a genuine passion for supporting people with disability, confidence working with behaviours of concern, and a willingness to provide personal care when needed. You'll also be flexible and available to work a range of shifts, including shorter 3-4 hours shifts. 

Key Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans
• Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities
• Maintain thorough record keeping
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
• Advocate for client choice and control
• Provide personal care as required

Skills & Experience

• A passion for working with people with disability
• Enthusiasm to get involved in activities and interests of people you are supporting
• Confidence to work with behaviours of concern
• Willingness to provide personal care as required
• Strong computer and verbal and written communication skills
• An unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance.

Benefits

• Casual hourly rate from $45.27
• Do work that matters supporting people with disability in your local Katanning community
• Feel good and fun activities in your day-to-day work

How to Apply 
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kestra at recruitment@lwb.org.au  

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday the 20th of September