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Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Bedford GroupAustralia
4 days ago
Job description

New Day Options facility |Torrensville location | Multiple casual roles

  • Flexible weekday shifts available from 10am-3.30pm
  • Inclusive and collaborative environment | Supportive management team
  • Disability Support Worker
  • New Day Options facility |Torrensville location | Multiple casual roles
  • Flexible weekday shifts available from 10am-3.30pm
  • Inclusive and collaborative environment | Supportive management team
  • Support our clients at our new Torrensville site as they participate in activities including cooking, singing, arts and crafts and social outings_
  • About Bedford

Bedford changes the lives of people with disability by building capacity, independence, and well being. We do this by providing a broad suite of NDIS support services including employment opportunities and social participation activities. We offer exceptional tailored services to meet individual goals, in the workplace and in the community. We build healthy relationships, foster skills to last a lifetime, and pride ourselves on providing hands-on support to plan all areas of our clients' lives. Above all, we promote individual choice and control to empower people with disability to live fulfilled and happy lives.

  • About the Role

    • Due to the growth of our Day Options program, there are multiple casual roles available at our new Torrensville site. Shifts for these roles vary from Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 3.30pm. This is a fun and rewarding role with a focus on supporting our clients to achieve their goals in a respectful and encouraging environment. Activities our clients enjoy include; dancing, pottery, cooking, arts and crafts, technology classes and social outings, just to name a few.

    Other responsibilities include :

  • Providing 1 : 1 or 1 : 3 support
  • Support clients to achieve their NDIS goals
  • Completing progress reports and reporting incidents
  • Working with clients to promote individual choice and control
  • Provide transport to clients as required
  • Maintain a duty of care for clients, other staff, and yourself
  • About You

    • You will be an experienced and qualified support worker with knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct and Quality and Safeguarding Framework. You will have a genuine passion for working with people with disability to achieve their goals, and if you have a hobby, skill, or talent we would be keen for you to share that with our clients.

    Other skills and qualifications include :

  • Minimum Cert III in Disability (or equivalent)
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Current driver's licence
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • An ability to 'do with and not for'

    • For this role the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford Phoenix Incorporated.

  • An acceptable clearance to work in the disability sector (DHS / DCSI / NDIS)
  • A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
  • Evidence of right to work in Australia
  • Evidence of full vaccination (x3) with a TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine or an acceptable exemption
  • What's in it for you?
  • Brand new site designed and equipped specifically for the Day Options program
  • Achieve work life balance through flexible shifts
  • Opportunity to develop your career in the disability sector
  • Generous salary packaging, access a portion of your salary tax free
  • Align your purpose and values with your career
  • Work in a program that plays to your strengths, bring your passion to your job
  • Work for a well-respected, and established disability organisation
  • How to Apply

    • In your CV or cover letter please also address why you want to work for Bedford.

    If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact

  • Surani Kulathunga, Recruitment Officer on 08 8647 7783
  • All enquires will be treated in confidence.
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