Disability Support Worker CARECHOICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

We’ve been supporting people with a disability since 2007. Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs. We’re proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIA, TAC, DHHS and Worksafe.

Benefits of joining our team

As a CareChoice employee, benefits you’ll be able to take advantage of include:

  • Take advantage of our wellness platforms including EAP and free flu shots
  • Discounts with major supermarkets, retailers, insurance and travel via our partners RewardGateway
  • Monthly Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month
  • Service Recognition Program
  • Free ongoing training and development
  • Career development opportunities

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

About the role

You will be working in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) Environment, to provide people with high complex support needs an opportunity, that will foster and maximises their personal growth and independence.

  • Building on individual strengths and enabling Participants to reach their goals through a person centred approach.
  • 24-hour complex supports 
  • Supported Independent Living
  • Community access and transport
  • Domestic and Personal care

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have demonstrated experience providing support to participants with high complex needs and have the following skills and attributes:

  • Covid19 Digital Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation Statement
  • Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent qualification
  • Experience within the industry (eg. disability, mental health, aged care, individual support, community services or youth work etc.)
  • Clear and effective communication skills and ability to establish professional relationships with participants and their families
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in record management
  • Flexibility to work over a 7-day roster and the availability to work overnight shifts or attend training or meetings as required
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willing to obtain
  • First Aid, CPR, WWCC and NDIS Worker Orientation module
  • Current Driver’s License with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle (mandatory).

To APPLY

If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. So, don’t delay, apply today. For further information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

 

Employment with CareChoice is subject to satisfactory background checks which include Professional References, Employee Working with Children Check, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

 

Employment with CareChoice is also subject to satisfactory evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination.

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