Disability Support Worker

Edmen are currently seeking Disability Support Workers for employment across the North-West region of Sydney. You will work across a range of services including group home, in-home and respite settings, providing support to both adults and young people living with a disability.

– Provide support to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities in a group home, in-home and respite setting
– Assist with activities of daily living, community support and empowerment
– Services range from low to high needs with a range of challenging behaviours (low – extreme depending on the site). Work with complex care needs

What you’ll need to succeed

Minimum 6 months paid experience as a Disability Support Worker
Hold a current Australian Drivers Licence and have your own car
Experience with personal care and manual handing essential
Willing to do shift work including emergency/on call work
Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain one
Hold a current Working with Children Check

Candidates who are skilled in managing challenging behaviours and familiar with behaviour support plans will be highly regarded. Those with proven exposure to autism are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant must be willing to undertake a National Police Check at the final stages of the recruitment process at a cost of $43.

The position description for this role is located here: http://edmen.com.au/media/Support_Worker_Position_Description.pdf
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