Disability Support Worker

ABOUT US

Aspire Together was established in 2021 by a social worker with many years of experience in all aspects of disability support. We excel at providing support to people who have trouble finding a suitable service provider to meet their needs. We provide innovative solutions to address the barriers and difficulties that people with disabilities and their families experience, work on improving their quality of life through a wide range of services including in-home support, community access, social skills development, short term accommodations and Supported Independent Living. Our mission is to offer and implement a wide range of services and supports for individuals, to the highest standard, respectful of every individual's right to exercise choice and control.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will work closely with participants to empower them, foster their independence, promote community and social participation, provide timely emotional support, work with them to improve their physical and mental health, and quality of life, in line with the goals stated in their NDIS plans.

General

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Always check your understanding of the participant's required tasks before commencing your work

Implement personal hygiene and infection control procedures

Stay observant and respond promptly to any changes in a participant’s behavior, mood, or well-being

Adjust your tasks to meet participant's needs, preferences and priorities

Record all work as per the organisation's requirements

Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan but may include

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Assisting people to perform important daily activities

Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks

Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework

Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping

Ensuring varied programs of social activities

Providing emotional support

Support participant to express views, raise concerns, report complaints and incidents

Embedding Child Safe Standards when working with children and young people

Qualifications

Minimum Certificate III in Disability or Individual Support (Required)

Current First Aid Certificate with CPR (Required)

At least 3 months proven experience (Desired)

NDIS Worker screening or DHS Clearance

Full Australian current driver’s license

Comprehensively insured and roadworthy vehicle

Skill and Experience

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Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels clearly, inclusively and respectfully

Ability to build rapport and trust with clients

Strong time management and ability to prioritise

General computer proficiency for record-keeping

Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills

Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships

Recognise and report any threat in circumstances and environment

Preferred minimum six months relevant experience

Experience supporting people with disability

Demonstrated continuing professional development

Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

Use of equipment related to personal and work safety

Promoted participant's choice and independence

Supported participants in hygiene practices

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.