Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to provide assistance and support to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidates will be responsible for helping clients with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and promoting independence and community integration.

This casual position will support our clients in Dubbo NSW and must be available to start immediately.

About Connecting Families:

Connecting Families is a leading services provider in Australia. Our mission is to bring communities together by providing quality care and support for children, adults, and families. Guided by our CARE values: Capability, Authenticity, Respect, and Empowerment, we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of both our clients and team members. As well as create an environment that is supportive and fosters a team approach in everything that we do.

Our motto: one team, one family.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients
• Help clients with mobility and transportation needs
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions
• Assist with meal preparation and household tasks
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the best possible care for clients
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

Essential requirements:

• Minimum nationally accredited completion of Certificate III and above in relevant Disability or Community Service field
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Employee Working with Children Check
• Willingness to obtain a National Police Check
• A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (desirable)

About you:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in Disability settings.
• Must be available to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, sleepovers and weekend shifts.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment checks and approvals as per clients discretion (waiting times may apply).
• You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.

Connecting Families benefits:

* Online training

* Free confidential counselling sessions available to staff

* Opportunity to travel interstate for casual shifts - we cover flights and accommodation costs

Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your understanding.