Disability Support Workers (Charlestown)

**JOB DESCRIPTION**: The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing training and support services aimed at maximising the living, employment, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs. **TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT**: Casual **REPORT TO**: Tania Weinert **LOCATION**: Suite 2a, Level 2/240-244 Pacific Highway, Charlestown NSW 2290 MAIN DUTIES /

**RESPONSIBILITIES**: Providing care and support to clients in line with their personalised care plans,

**including**:

- Personal tasks
- Domestic assistance
- Respite
- Social support
- Transport
- Meal preparation
- Group participation
- Life skills development

QUALIFICATIONS/

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Cert III Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community

Services, Disability Work or similar.
- Current WWCC, Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certificate
- Drivers License
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Smart phone

**EXPERIENCE**:
- Minimum 6 months relevant experience
- Experience supporting People with Disability.
- Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

**SKILLS**:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer

systems for record keeping.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive working

relationships. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qna0f