Disability Support Worker

at  People Who Care

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity available in Forrestfield
• Above award pay rate - Casual rate ($36.88 per hour)
• Friendly and supportive team with a positive culture
• Well established Not for Profit with over 40 years experience.
• Access to tax saving salary packaging options

People Who Care provide person-centred assistance and support to people living with a disability, helping them to achieve their goals and remain as independent as possible. This role will also provide services for our Veterans Program.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• You will need to be caring, patient, responsible and experienced in working with individuals with specific needs. Our clients may be experiencing psychosocial, physical and intellectual challenges.
• You may be asked to support our clients with mobility, personal care, preparation of meals, domestic tasks, accessing their community and other aspects of their daily life.
• Being flexible and proactive in your approach will help you to contribute positively to their wellbeing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support individuals with a range of activities, such as assisting to maintain their homes (domestic assistance), accessing the community, assistance around the property and attending appointments (social support).
• Support individuals to achieve and meet their goals as specified in their NDIS plan (or Veterans HCP Plan).
• Provide regular case notes and communicate with the Service Coordinator about the health, well-being and progress of the individual.
• Work collaboratively with the individual and the disability services team, and provide support that best meet the individual’s needs.