Youth and Disability Workers

About Us:

At Access Recreation, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with a disability to live their best lives. 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 Youth and Disability Support Worker.

Position Overview:

As a Youth and Disability Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with a disability 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist participants with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Providing care for people who have complex and challenging needs in terms of their behaviour and emotional, psychological, and developmental well-being.
• The ability to effectively and appropriately respond to people who are distressed or agitated and the confidence to work with behaviours of concern. 
• Ensure all daily case notes and records relating to shifts are completed after each shift and received by the Service Coordinator.
• Establish an environment that promotes individual decision making and contributes to personal growth and independence.
• Implement individualised care plans and ensure participants safety and well-being.
• Work as part of a team to ensure continuity of support to participants. 

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Certificate in Mental Health, Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Experience in working with clients who are non-verbal and have a mental illness or psychosocial disability (highly desirable)
• Well-developed time management, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in record keeping, preparation of reports and ability to assist in the development of policies and procedures
• Be available for a variety of shifts including morning (early starts 6am), afternoon shifts and sleepovers weekdays and weekends.
  
  Please direct job enquiries to Darlene Lothian, Human Resources Manager, via phone 07 4922 7151 or email darlenel@accessrec.org.au

Why Join Us:

• Impactful Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration and respect.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.
• Flexible Hours: Accommodate your schedule with a variety of shifts available.