At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and live independently.
- Company: Join Orange City Council, dedicated to enhancing our local community.
- Benefits: Paid orientation, health benefits, salary packaging, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Rewarding role with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others, communication skills, and relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.
With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community.
Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the role
The objective of this role is to provide support to individuals with disability in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Standards and funding objectives.
You will be responsible in supporting clients based on their individual support plans and needs within a residential accommodation setting.
As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include
- Mentoring and skill development – empowering clients to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies.
- Assisting with independent living skills, personal care, activities of daily living and completing household cleaning.
- Administering medication and implementing individual based support plans
- Completing clear, factual, and concise written documentation and within an electronic reporting system (CTARS) and via email.
- Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, preparing meals in line with individual mealtime management plans
- Liaising with external stakeholders and supporting the client in the decision-making process to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
- Helping clients engage with their local communities and cultural services, through accessing community participation programs and recreational activities.
Benefits
- Paid orientation into the service and the support needs of the clients
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including a Fitness Passport for you and your family
- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing
- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
- Learn from a dedicated and experienced Disability Services Team
So what do you need?
These can be physically demanding roles but are also positive and rewarding and to be successful you'll need demonstrated experience supporting and caring for people with a broad range of support needs relating to disability.
You'll also need
- Passion for the support and wellbeing of people with disability
- Excellent communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Empathy and a caring nature
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, we will also consider candidates who are currently studying.
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate.
- Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence
- Current NSW Working with Children Check Clearance (If working with OSHC)
- NDIS Worker Screening Verification (Or ability to obtain before starting)
Casual Disability Support Worker Support People With A Disability To Live Independent, Fulfilling Lives While Achieving Their Personal Goals. in Orange employer: Orange City Council
Orange City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions. Our supportive and inclusive culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering excellent learning opportunities while you contribute to the community's long-term vision. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the Orange region, where job satisfaction and employee wellbeing are at the forefront of our mission.
