At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities.
- Company: IDEA Innovative Disability Engagement Australia, dedicated to empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, rewarding work, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment across Ryde and Merrylands.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and help others achieve independence and life skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with intellectual disabilities and a positive, proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Provide high-quality, person-centred support to participants in the Ryde and Merrylands areas. The role requires a reliable, flexible and compassionate support worker with a positive can-do attitude, confidence working independently, and previous experience supporting people with intellectual disability and complex support needs.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide person-centred support based on individual needs and goals
- Support participants with daily living activities and routines
- Assist with community access, appointments, shopping and social activities
- Provide personal care where required
- Support participants to develop and maintain independence and life skills
- Follow individual support plans and behaviour support strategies where applicable
- Complete accurate shift notes and relevant documentation
- Maintain professional boundaries and communicate effectively with participants, families and the wider support team
About you:
- Experienced in supporting people with intellectual disability
- Patient, respectful, compassionate and reliable
- Flexible with availability and willing to work across Ryde and/or Merrylands
- Proactive, with a positive can-do attitude
- Confident managing different situations while remaining calm and professional
- A good communicator and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Support Worker Required – Ryde and Merryland Area employer: IDEA Innovative Disability Engagement Australia
At IDEA Innovative Disability Engagement Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassion and dedication in our team. Located in the vibrant Ryde and Merrylands areas, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, ensuring our employees have access to ongoing training and opportunities to enhance their skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities while enjoying a flexible work environment that prioritises your well-being and work-life balance.
Contact Details:
IDEA Innovative Disability Engagement Australia Recruitment Team
