The Royal Children's Hospital

Disability Support Worker

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Kenwick, AU (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

About Strive

Founded in 1996, Strive Together WA is a not-for-profit, for-purpose NDIS provider supporting people with disability, their families and carers across the Perth metropolitan region. We deliver person-centred services including Supported Independent Living (SIL), farm stay respite and individualised supports that promote independence, connection and wellbeing.

Strive also operates Landsdale Farm in Darch, a unique integrated community space that reflects our values of inclusion, learning and connection.

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking Disability Support Workers for permanent part-time and casual opportunities
across Kenwick, Willetton, Aubin Grove and surrounding suburbs.

Current roster needs include regular, ongoing shifts on Monday and Wednesdays We also have casual shifts available for candidates seeking greater roster flexibility.

The available supports include community access, public transport training, social participation, daily living support, personal care, medication support and documentation. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting participants with non-verbal communication, behaviours of concern, mealtime management and complex support needs.

Experience in disability support is highly regarded, but we are also open to candidates who bring the right values, relevant training and a genuine willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver person-centred supports in line with participant goals, support plans and safety requirements.
  • Assist with daily living tasks, which may include personal care, domestic duties, medication support and community access.
  • Support participants to build independence, confidence and community connection.
  • Maintain accurate case notes, documentation and communication records.
  • Uphold participant dignity, confidentiality, choice and control.
  • Build respectful working relationships with participants, families, carers and support networks.

Essential Requirements:

  • Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Disability.
  • Previous experience supporting NDIS participants in community access, in-home support or SIL accommodation.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain before commencement.
  • Valid WA driver’s licence and access to a reliable, roadworthy vehicle.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to write clear and accurate case notes.
  • Availability for regular Monday and Wednesday shifts, or casual shifts.
  • Alignment with Strive’s values, vision and purpose.

Highly regarded

  • Experience supporting people with complex needs, including non-verbal communication, behaviours of concern, personal care or mealtime management.
  • Experience using public transport and community-based activities as part of participant support.

Why join Strive?

  • Purpose-led work with a respected, local not-for-profit provider
  • Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum
  • Regular, ongoing shifts with participants in your local area
  • Supportive onboarding, training and supervision
  • Opportunities to build capability with clients across a range of services
  • A purpose-led team focused on inclusion, dignity and participant outcomes

Application closing date

Applications will be reviewed as received and Strive may commence interviews or close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate pool is identified.

For further information, please contact hr@strive.org.au or call (08) 9206 3400.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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