Disability Support Worker. Casual

About the Role As a Disability Support Worker you will be providing person‑centred active support to people living with disabilities in Orange. We have opportunities across both of our support programs. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance. You can expect to work across a 24 / 7 roster. Ability to work active overnights is REQUIRED. Our Lifestyle and Community Program allows you to work shifts primarily between 9am to 4pm Monday to Sunday on occasion these may span until 9pm. Provide support to clients one‑to‑one or in some instances in small group settings with disabilities in their homes or the community with travel between clients and working short split shifts required. At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2) (c) (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Key Responsibilities Ability to work independently supporting clients with daily personal care such as bathing shaving and toileting Provide mobility assistance by lifting transferring and hoisting clients Ability to follow person‑centred active support plans and behaviour support plans respectfully Track and document the changing needs of clients through thorough record‑keeping Build and maintain positive relationships with clients their families and your team Advocate for client choice and control in a way that is safe and compliant Skills & Experience An unrestricted New South Wales drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle Committed to work flexible work hours across the week including public holidays Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop A current First Aid Certificate which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 Successful candidates will be required to clear all state‑based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Benefits Non‑profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts Pay rates starting from $43.23 (casual) as per the SCHADS Award Short commute working close to home in a welcoming & inclusive environment An opportunity to work for one of Australias largest social purpose organisations in a growing industry About the Organisation Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose not for profit organisation of 8000 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 refugees and asylum seekers. 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 youre passionate about inclusivity respect and making a meaningful difference this is the career move for you. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments contact Kristina at Key Skills Nursing Home Experience Developmental Disabilities Experience Direct Support Computer Operation Caregiving Case Management Special Needs Training & Development Child Protective Services Experience with Children Word Processing Addiction Counseling Employment Details Employment Type : Gig Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr