About the role

Disability Support Workers provide care, emotional support, physical assistance and supervision for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The specifics of the role depend on the client; however, Disability Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, independence, emotional wellbeing and general health.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking, washing, toileting and cleaning
• Helping with outings, social activities and other daily routines
• Providing companionship and support to assist clients to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Work independently as required and exercise initiative
• Provide a client focused service in a timely, consistent, co-ordinated and flexible manner

About you

• Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) or Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115) or Bachelor of Social Work
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• High level of problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ongoing issues that living with a disability presents at various life stages
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or Police Check if transitional rules apply) and Working with Children Check
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program and Infection Control training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Medication training
• Primary form of ID and secondary form(s) of ID with a value equal to 100 points of ID

About us

Kingdom Carers ABN 70 664 168 576

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Support Mentor?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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