Support Worker - Disability Services (Tom Price)
Job No:
LS1683
Location:
Tom Price
- Location: Tom Price
- Casual positions for Work life balance
Lifestyle Solutions has grown to become one of the major leaders and innovators in the Community Services sector in Australia. We are a National accredited Not for Profit organisation with a rapidly growing workforce of 2,000 passionate and talented people who committed to providing person centred, flexible and responsive support services for our community. The key to our success lies in our dedication to delivering person centred solutions, to equality and social justice and outcomes that are important for each individual. We are passionate about partnering with people to develop support systems which reflect their individuality, interests, vision and culture.
As we look to the future, we're more focused than ever on attracting the best talent for our organisation. We are currently seeking Support Workers who are experienced with extensive knowledge in providing behavioural support with an enthusiastic, flexible, and resilient attitude. In this role you will provide mentoring and support to adults and children with a disability in the local Tom Price area through such activities as community support programs and life skills training.
You will need to be available to work a combination of shifts including mornings, afternoons, night shift and weekends.
To be a successful candidate you will clearly demonstrate the following:
- Significant experience working with people within Disability accommodation services
- Certificate 3 in Disability or related courses of the industry and higher
- Confidence and professionalism in your ability to provide personal care
- Ability to be flexible within your complex work environment as part of a team and an individual
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A current Working with Children Card or willingness to obtain
- A current Driver’s licence.
- A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Availability to work a 7 day roster which will be a combination of shifts including mornings, afternoons, night shift, weekends and public holidays
We are an innovative organisation that is passionate about positive outcomes for the people we support and offer our people an attractive and supportive work environment.
In return we offer our people an attractive and supportive work environment with inspiring assignments, opportunities to expand and learn from others and openings to improve and learn new skills. Our great benefits include a corporate wellness package and corporate discounts in health, travel and technology.
For any further questions please call Eliza during business hours: 0417 447 784
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 13 February 2018
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and other diversity groups.
As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing.