Disability Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker to join the team at LFE Community Supports. This is a part-time position based in Young, NSW 2594. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals with disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence, dignity and social inclusion within their communities.

Essential criteria:

• High standard of communication skills including computer, report writing; liaison/people

• Ability to train/teach

• Available to work all shifts - weekdays, evenings, sleepovers and weekends

• Advocate of people’s rights

• High level of self-motivation and ethics

• High standard of interpersonal skills, including self-awareness

• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team environment

• Willingness to undertake relevant courses/studies if required

• Assist with Personal Care when required

• Assist with medication when required

• Full employment history; also include the year and level you completed your schooling

Necessary checks and licenses needed:

• Current driver’s licence – copy to be provided

• Current RMS Driving Record – copy to be provided

• Covid-19 Vaccination – Digital Certificate to be provided

• Satisfactory National Police check – less than 6 months old to be provided

• Have or willing to obtain a First Aid Certificate

• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/training-course

• NDIS Worker Clearance Screening – All successful applicants are required to obtain this clearance prior to commencement of the role. This is a mandatory clearance for the disability industry. More information can be found at Services NSW or you can speak to our HR team on 63801601

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

• Experience in the field

• Certificate III / IV Disabilities, or relevant qualification

• Additional skills, e.g. Auslan, specialist hobbies

• Knowledge of Disability Service Standards; Disability Services Act; Cultural Diversity; EEO & WHS

Conditions of Employment

• Covid-19 Vaccination – Digital Certificate to be provided

• As per Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010

• Subject to completion of satisfactory 6-month trial period – Salary Packing considered

• LFE recruits by EEO principles and practices

Enquiries re Job Description:

LFE, Level 2, 55 Boorowa St Young 2594

Phone:  02 •••• •601

How to apply:

All applicants must address the essential and desirable criteria individually, provide a detailed resume, including full employment history, and provide the checks listed and copies of any relevant qualifications

Penny Gibson, HR Executive, LFE Level 2 55 Boorowa St Young NSW 2594

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Open until a suitable applicant is found.