Perth Ndis Support Worker

Founded in 2015, MMS Learning is a local Perth social enterprise offering individualised academic assistance, mentoring and general disability support for clients in Western Australia.

• Job description

Enjoy feeling part of a small local business making a difference in people's lives.

If you are passionate about working with and caring for people, this casual role is for you!

MMS Learning is currently looking for a disability support worker and administrator. Your role would be a mixture of hands-on support work and administrative duties which you have the flexibility to complete from home. Once employed, you will :

• Work with a range of people in their own home environments and the local community.
• Proactively support people's independence and social connections whilst promoting positive health and well-being.
• Be involved in a 'hands-on' job, where manual handling tasks may be required.
• Listen and talk with clients and have fun.
• Have the flexibility to customise your working week to suit your commitments.
• Mentor our clients and assist them with budgeting, finding employment and developing social skills.
• Onboard new team members
• Benefits
• Competitive hourly wage working.
• Flexible hours with the ability to do the majority of the role from home.
• To be considered, we also ask that you have

Flexibility with your availability is crucial for this role to be successful so we can provide the proper support at the right time to our clients.

• First Aid Certificate
• Relevant experience in the Aged Care and / or Disability Industry.
• Knowledge of NDIS, disability, and the roles of a support worker.
• Driver's licence and vehicle.
• Working rights in Australia.
• Willingness to travel up to 50km from Perth CBD (paid)
• It is also desired for you to possess the following skills

Customer service :

• Provide high quality customer service to participants.
• Actively listen to and respond appropriately to participant feedback.
• Be patient and understanding to participants needs.
• Be calm and kind in interactions with participants.

Work with external organisations.

• Formal and informal support builds high-quality relationships with external service providers and customers.

Administration :

• Display a high degree of computer literacy.
• Able to competently use mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.)

Communication :

• Be able to verbally communicate concepts and ideas in a way that customers and team members can easily comprehend.
• Utilise active listening skills in interactions with participants and team members.
• Be able to communicate personal views constructively.
• Be able to communicate in a clear, open and honest manner.

Organisational skills :

• Manage time effectively.
• Arrange and utilises resources in an efficient and environmentally conscious way.
• Regularly reviews and assesses personal progress.

Knowledge :

• Some understanding of the NDIS.
• Good understanding of issues around disability and mental health.
• Good understanding of disability support services within NDIS Plans.
• Good understanding of the community sector and Not for Profit organisations.
• Good understanding of relevant privacy and confidentiality concerning participants.
• Good understanding of what is considered appropriate self-disclosure
• Job Type
• Casual, Subcontract
• Salary
• 28-45 per hour
• COVID-19 considerations
• All employees must wear a mask, be fully vaccinated, and wear appropriate PPE with clients.
• Ability to commute / relocate
• Perth, WA : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred).
• Licence / Certification
• Working with Children Check (required)
• First Aid Certificate
• National Police Certificate (required)
• Driver Licence (required)
• Job Types
• Subcontract, Casual
• Salary
• 28.00 - $45.00 per hour
• Benefits
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Work from home
Schedule :
• Day shift
• Flexible hours

Supplemental pay types :

• Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations :

All tutors are required to have at least two vaccinations for COVID-19.

• Experience
• Support worker : 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification :

• Working with Children Check (preferred)
• Driver Licence (preferred)
• ABN Number (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Full Driver Licence (preferred)