Do you want to work for an organisation who makes a positive difference to the lives of people with a disability?

Windgap Foundation Limited is currently experiencing exciting changes and growth. We are looking for passionate and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Residential Team.

Our Residential Team Members work across morning, afternoon and wake night shifts. Windgap currently has 3 full time (38 hours per week) SCHADS level 2 ($70,001 per year) vacancies at one of our Maroubra sites.

Do you find the best part of working as a DSW is engaging with your participants?

For nearly 70 years, the Windgap Foundation Limited has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with an intellectual disability. We pride ourselves on the quality and range of services which support our participants in living their best life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to Participants in alignment with their current care requirements and support plans.
• Provide assistance to Participants in the event of a medical emergency and where applicable attend the hospital and liaise with the family
• Ensure monitoring and reporting on Participants progress is completed regularly
• Working with Participants to implement support plan and assist them achieve their individual goals
• Actively seek to understand the people we support and engage with community to create meaningful relationships.
• Ensure that people with an intellectual or physical disability will, with the support they need to maintain self-care skills already achieved, have the opportunity to develop new skills and competencies and to participate in the community.
• Promote and support clients to access connections and networking opportunities outside of the service system, aligned with individual goals.

Interested in applying?

To be eligible, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Diploma Qualified and at least 2 years relevant experience or minimum 3 years’ relevant experience working in disability or a similar field
• Experience working with behaviours of concern
• Must Have Valid NSW Drivers Licence
• Must Have NDIS Worker Screen Check
• Must Have Current First Aid and CPR certificate

These opportunities are hands on, challenging and rewarding. If you are passionate about working for an organisation with a vision to making a difference in people’s lives then please submit your application, including your cover letter and resume.