Disability support worker Jobs in Adelaide

About Bedford

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.

About the Role

Due to the growth of our Day Options program, there are multiple casual roles available at our metropolitan sites with shifts being offered throughout the week. This role provides an opportunity to engage in a variety of activities with our clients, focusing on assisting and empowering them to achieve their goals and develop new skills within a supportive, positive, and fun environment.

Other key responsibilities include :

• Provide 1 : 1 or 1 : 3 support
• Support clients to achieve their NDIS goals
• Complete progress and incident reports
• Work with clients to promote individual choice and control
• Provide transport to clients using a Bedford pool car
• 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 be enthusiastic, energetic and have a person-centred approach, as well as a genuine passion for working with people with disability to help them achieve their goals and build new skills so they can live the life they choose. As a bonus, you may have the opportunity to share a hobby, skill, or passion of yours with our clients, contributing to the success of our growing Day Options program.

Other knowledge, skills and attributes include :

• Minimum Cert III in Disability (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Strong written and verbal skills
• A positive focus to ‘do with and not for’ to empower our clients

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

• A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
• Driver’s licence
• NDIS worker screening clearance, or other NDIS approved clearance to work in the disability sector
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What’s in it for you?

• Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
• Casual shifts available supporting a healthy work / life balance
• Encouraging and supportive team environment
• Use of a Bedford pool vehicle to transport clients
• Potential development opportunities including Cert IV and Diploma
• Work for a well-respected, and established disability organisation
• Access to Bedford’s generous rewards and recognition program
• Gain a real sense of purpose as you see clients reach their potential and watch their independence grow
• Experience the rewarding feeling of being a part of our clients’ journey and seeing the joy it brings

How to Apply

To apply for this role, you will need to submit a short one-minute video addressing why you are passionate about working in the disability sector. Don’t worry if the video is not perfect, or if you are feeling a bit nervous about speaking on video. We completely understand, and we are not looking for the best video, we are looking for the most genuine people who really want to be part of an organisation that is passionate about supporting people with disability. Alternatives to the video submission are offered to people with access needs. Please contact the recruitment team for more details.