The Disability Sector is looking for candidates who truly want to make a difference in someone’s life whilst commencing or further developing their own career.

Would you describe yourself as committed, empathetic, reliable, resilient, have integrity and are compassionate? Do you have the desire and enthusiasm to assist others to live the best version of their lives? Can you see yourself cheering from the sidelines as you celebrate the achievement of the person you support reaching their goals? Do you believe it is every person’s right to make their own choices? Do you often think outside the box?

Is this you? If the answer is yes then the Disability Sector is looking for you!

What a Disability Support Worker does

Assist to develop the life skills of the people you support such as, meal preparation, cleaning, personal care, other domestic duties within the home
Personal care, toileting, showering, daily grooming tasks
Assist in the administration of medication
Transportation to appointments, outings and community participation

Desired skills

Active role model who has the ability to put the needs of others first.
You listen
Ability to advocate and promote the persons rights and their self-determination
Available to work across a 7 day roster inclusive of varied day and night shifts
Have great time management
Build rapports with stakeholders
Motivate others
Committed
Empathetic
Reliable
Understanding of best practices within the Disability Sector
Work collaboratively with others
Solutions focussed and forward thinking
Understanding of risk mitigation
Knowledge of mental health

Essential Skills

Qualification – Possess or are currently working towards a certificate III in Disability, Aged Care or Individual Support
First Aid Certificate
Computer Literacy – Ability to use Client Management Systems
WWCC Working with Children Check
National Police Check
Applicable State checks to work with vulnerable people if required
Well-developed interpersonal, written communications literacy
Drivers Licence
Comprehensively insured roadworthy vehicle (community participation roles)

Understanding of the following:

Knowledge of the 6 National Disability Standards
Knowledge of the NDIS Quality and Safety Framework
Knowledge of the NDIS Code of Conduct

Video Interview (Mandatory) - Questions

*Please allow no longer than 1-2 minutes per answer.

**After applying please send your video interview to hello@carevolution.com.au, we will use this for the candidate presentation which potential employers will view.

Why do you want to work in the Disability, Child & Family or Aged Care industry and what would you bring to the role?

2. What is your understanding of quality and safeguarding?

3. Can you share with us a challenging situation you have had and how you handled it?

4. How do you maintain ‘professional boundaries’?

5. Do you have any injuries that would prevent you from undertaking the tasks associated with a care worker position?

About Sector

Disability Support roles are often initially on a casual basis and progress to part or full time as you continue with the organisation. Hours usually are determined on the client base and if you are adapting easily to the working environment and tasks required. Organisation will support through training and mentoring opportunities to develop your skills further.

Disability Support Worker - Expression of Interest (Wollongong)

Carevolution Wollongong & Illawarra Area NSW

Carevolution

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