Support Workers - Supported Independent Living (SIL)

About Us:

At Access Recreation, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live their best lives and provide high quality care and support to individuals. Our team is passionate about providing exceptional support and care to our participants, fostering independence, dignity, and a sense of community. If you share our commitment to making a meaningful difference, we invite you to join our team as a Disability Support Worker

 The opportunity

As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal goals, engage in their communities, and lead fulfilling lives. You will provide compassionate care and practical assistance tailored to each participants unique needs and preferences. 

What's on offer?

• Casul & Permanent part-time employment

• Immediate start (pending mandatory NDIS requirements)

• Casual: Ordinary $43.23 - $45.94 (inclusive of 25% loading), Saturday shift $60.52 - $64.31, Sunday shift $77.81 – $82.69

• Part-time hourly equivalent $34.58 - $36.75, Saturday shift $ 51.87 - $55.13, Sunday shift $69.16 - $73.50

• Receive sleepover allowance $100 for sleepover shifts 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options to increase take home pay (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)

• Flexible and supportive work environment

• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with individuals to maintain personal care and cleanliness of the house, preparation of meals and medication management

• Assisting with skill development for independent living, recreation, learning, and community access

• Supporting and managing individuals behaviours utilising Positive Behaviour Support Plans

• Completing case notes, incident reports, sleep logs and other necessary documentation during shifts

• Work as part of a team to ensure continuity of support to participants. 

Skills and requirements:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or prior professional or lived experience supporting someone with a disability

• Computer proficiency

• Suitable availability to work on a rotating flexible roster (will include a combination of day, afternoon and active night, sleepovers and weekend shifts)

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks

Please direct job enquiries to Darlene Lothian, Human Resources Manager, via phone 07 4922 7151 or email darlenel@accessrec.org.au