Careers

About the Organisation 

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit 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, refugees and asylum seekers.  

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. 

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 

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred active support to people living with disability. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide behavioural support and follow behaviour management plans 

• Full personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming 

• Medication assistance 

• Safe wheelchair transfers and transportation 

• Engage in client interests such as listening to music – big tick if you love ACDC! 

• Creative activities such as puzzles and art 

• Promote client choice and independence in all interactions 

• Sleepover availability required 

Skills & Experience 

• Ability to drive a large van for client transportation 

• An unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle 

• Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop 

• A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. 

Benefits: 

• Pay rates starting from $ 45.28 (casual) as per the SCHADS Award 

• Access to employee assistance program and Fitness Passport for personal wellbeing 

• Experience a variety of client needs and settings, enhancing your skills and career growth 

How to Apply 

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.  

For any other enquiries, contact Caprisse Reid at caprisse.reid@lwb.org.au.