Disability Support Worker. Permanent Part Time - Bondi Junction

Job Description

Apply now Job no: 504640Employment type: Part TimeLocation: SydneyCategories: Disability Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you. Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. About the Role Based in Bondi Junction , you will provide support to 3 women with psychosocial disability. To provide the best support, the successful candidate will have previous experience working with people with psychosocial disability or mental health conditions and be confident in working with behaviours of concern.Joining our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team on a permanent part-time basis, you will support people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living. You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster. Successful candidates must be able to commit to the set roster of 54 hours per fortnight below: Week 1: Wed 7am – 3pm, Thu 3:30pm – 8am (sleepover), and Fri and Sat 4pm – 8am (sleepover) Week 2: Wed 8am – 4pm, Thu 2:30pm – 8pm, and Fri 8am – 4pm Key Responsibilities Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities Maintain thorough record keeping Build positive relationships with clients, families, and colleagues Advocate for client choice and control Skills & Experience Experience working with people with psychosocial disability or mental health concerns Previous experience working with behaviour support plans A current First Aid and CPR Certificate Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and obtain an NDIS Clearance. At Life Without Barriers, we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e), and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply. Minimum standard hourly rate from $33.41 for part-time Stable, predictable rosters and paid leave entitlements Do meaningful work, positively impacting lives through relationships Access to wellbeing program for employees and families Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a choice of gyms and pools across your area) How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kestra Caller at Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly. Applications close at midnight on Sunday the 9th of March, 2025 Advertised: 10 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 09 Mar 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr