• New England: Glen Innes area

About Us

The Co-operative Life specialises in supporting participants with different types of disabilities and aged clients, and we are dedicated to working with vulnerable people and making sure that they don’t slip through the cracks. We are growing and currently have a Disability Support Worker vacancy.

Role

We are urgently looking for Disability Support Workers to fill positions available in New England: Glen Innes and surrounding areas.

Job Type: Casual / Permanent Part-Time.

SCHADS Award rates and benefits are applicable for the right candidates.

You will provide a range of support services, dependent upon the client's requirements, must be available evenings and weekends.

Professional Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience: previous disability assistance – Behavioural Management / Dementia/ Aged Care
• Cert III/or IV in Disability/Community Support/Aged Care support or willingness to obtain.
• Proof of COVID19 Vaccination Requirements being met (including of the validation of the medical exemptions, if any) under the NSW Public Health Order
• Individual Support Plan knowledge required
• In-depth understanding of NDIS and Aged Care industry requirements – is a must
• In-depth person-centred support experience
• Empathy and the ability to build strong relationships
• Experience in physical and/or intellectual disabilities and In- home support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have a reliable, registered and Comprehensively insured vehicle
• Have a current Driver's Licence
• Own a smartphone with Internet access
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current Working with Children check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Valid working rights within Australia
• Ideally: residing in Glen Innes and surrounding areas or willing to travel to those areas

Required Personal Attributes:

• Good communication skills - good command in English
• Demonstrated flexibility in methods of alternative and augmentative communication, particularly being able to use active listening skills
• Reliable and Responsible
• Flexible
• Team player/able to work in a team
• Calm and emotionally stable; able to handle pressure
• High level of stress resilience and emotional intelligence
• Respectful
• Able to follow instructions and directions

The application form will include these questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have Proof of COVID19 Vaccination Requirements being met (including of the validation of the medical exemptions, if any) under the NSW Public Health Order?