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 and 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 provide tailored, individual support to people with disabilities in both home and community settings, as well as in our Shared Independent Living environment.

We have a permanent part time positions of 9 hours per week or 13 hours per week available in Bunbury.

The successful candidate for 9 hours per week will be able to commit to shifts on Mondays from 9am to 1pm and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm. You will provide support a male who enjoys cooking and visiting shops in his local community.

The successful candidate for 13 hours per week will be able to commit to shifts on Tuesdays from 9am to 4pm and Fridays from 9am to 3pm. You will provide support to a female client who enjoys going out for coffee and breakfast and regularly attends art groups and physiotherapy. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support people with disability in their daily living tasks
• Assist with personal care tasks (e.g. bathing, dressing) and manual handling
• Implement person-centred active support and follow behaviour support plans
• Support clients during mealtime routines to promote independence and safety
• Log daily care and changes in needs to ensure informed, coordinated support

Skills & Experience

• Cert III Individual Support or similar
• Passionate about providing active support
• Experience working with people with complex needs and behaviours
• Confidence in working 1:1 with clients and managing complex situations and behaviours
• An unrestricted Western Australian 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

Additional Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need to undergo probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant).

Benefits

• Casual hourly rate from $43.22 per hour
• Get involved in feel-good activities in home and out in the community
• Opportunity to work with one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Make a meaningful difference in your community

How to Apply
Please include your resume and cover letter in one document. Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any inquiries or assistance with adjustments, please contact recruitment@lwb.org.au.

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.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday the 22^nd of January