Disability Support Worker

Lily and Jack's place Pty Ltd

Sydney, NSW

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Casual/Vacation

$44 per hour

Seeking an experienced and motivated disability support worker to join a close-knit supported accommodation team.

I am currently recruiting for one casual role (6 month probation period—Opportunities to then become PPT after probation period)

House is located in Turramurra

About you:

You have proven experience working within the disability sector and are ready to put your skills and experience into action.

You are reliable, adaptable, and able to work well following instructions and also very confident working independently and taking charge of the day. 

You are not easily fazed or rattled, and you can always find the positives in a situation.

You are able to draw on your professional and life experiences to make appropriate and logical decisions.

You create, plan, and take action to create opportunities and experiences for your clients.

You have experience with challenging, aggressive, and self-harming behaviors. You also have experience in managingnd de-escalating both verbal and physical aggression and are confident in managing them with the guidance of a behavior support plan.

You have experience with supporting individuals with an intellectual disability and autism.

You are an active worker who enjoys being outdoors, participating within the community, and overall being productive on shift. Sitting down and watching TV is the last thing you want to do!

This is a job that would suit someone who is already employed and has regular availabilities and flexibility to pick up shifts on late notice.

About us:

We are a supported accommodation house based in Turramurra that is participant-owned and driven.

This residence in Turramurra is home to a sibling duo, one female(29) and one male (22).

Both participants are high support (no manual handling) and require 1:1 support at all times.

What a typical day would look like for you at work:

Supporting our participants to have their medication, food preparation, domestic duties, personal care/grooming and tasks such as cleaning, washing, mopping, etc.; personal care support (no manual handling)and community access (museums, parks, national parks, public transport, swimming, mini golf,  therapy appointments, bowling, bushwalks, etc.)

Our participants are in their early and mid-20s, very physically active, and thrive when their days are energetic, dynamic, and meaningful.

Does this sound like a place where you would like to work?

Apply your skills and experience - Come join a close team that will value and support you.  Submit your interest today!

Shifts are:

Mornings Monday to Sunday

6am to 4pm

Or

6am to 3pm

Afternoons Monday to Sunday

4pm to 10pm

Or

3pm to 10pm sleepover

Currently I am seeking to recruit one casual staff member to be the floating casual for the house, picking up a variety of shifts that become available

Remuneration: SCHADS Casual 2.2.

The weekday base rate is $44 per hour, with additional penalties available for afternoons and weekends.

Requirements:

First aid certificate

NDIS workers check number

NDIS worker certificate

Driver’s license (C2 accepted)

PROVEN experience and confidence working with challenging behaviours that include physical and verbal aggression

If you are applying, please email your resume and a brief summary addressing the above “About You” and “Requirements.”

Don't forget to introduce yourself and to tell me a little bit about who you are as a person — THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT!!

In your email to me, please include:

Your resume! Please do not send your sensitive documents or certificates

What your availability for shifts are (I ideally would like you to have 3-4 days/shift times that you are available within a week—This would also include a weekend day) Availability in holiday periods and weekends is essential for this position!

When you would be available to start

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email the above to Ysobel at lilyandjacksplace@gmail.com