Expression of Interest - Disability Support Worker

Job No: LS2161
Location: Tasmania

Do you:

Love to work with people?

Like to have control over your day and how you deliver service?

Have a laser-like focus on helping people who need support in the community?

Get a kick out of doing a great job, in a different way, bringing your authentic self to work each and every day?

Love being part of a team whilst owning your own responsibilities?

 

  • Casual positions across accommodation and individual support 
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • Opportunities available throughout Tasmania

Lifestyle Solutions is a nationally accredited leader and innovator in the not for profit Community Services sector and is committed to providing person centred, flexible and responsive support services for our community. We are dedicated to delivering person centred solutions to our customers and are passionate about developing  support systems which reflect their individuality, interests, and culture. Our core values " Own It" "Respect Lives Here" "Keep Calm and be happy" and "Make it Happen" are a true representation of what we offer. We know that GREAT support workers don’t just happen by chance - they are people who flourish in teams, communicate clearly, and are calm in crisis and flexible in their responses. Support Workers are as unique and individual as the people they support.  They come from a variety of backgrounds such as university students, teachers, retail assistants, or administration wizards, but they share a common passion.  Their passion is to walk alongside and support people of all ages and needs, to empower them, support their dreams and to make a positive difference

About the role

Throughout Tasmania we assist a diverse range of people within our Disability and Self Managed Programs.  

As a Support Worker within these programs, you will be required to;

  • Help them to engage with their local communities & culture through access to Community Participation Programs and recreational activities
  • Assist with and coaching independent life skills such as cooking & cleaning
  • Provide personal care
  • Administer medication

 To be considered for these upcoming opportunities, you will need the following;

  • Demonstrated experience working as a Support Worker 
  • Completed the Healthy Bodies certificate (with administering medication)
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Be willing to undergo a National Police Check
  • Current “Provide First Aid” Certificate (or be willing to obtain)
  • Current Working With Children Check Vulnerable People – Tasmania (If supporting people under 18 years of age)

Desirable, not essential for the role

  • Relevant qualifications in Community Services, Disability Services or equivalent    

These positions will require you to be available to work a combination of shifts which may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers, leave cover and may be short shifts (Minimum 2 hours). 

To register your Expression of Interest, please submit your details and a resume.

  IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:

  • This is an on-going expression of interest, the position will be withdrawn once the vacancies have been filled. 
  • Only applicants who are successful in progressing to an interview stage will be contacted.
  • Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
  • Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the applicants’ capability, application, interview and selection process and completion of relevant pre-employment probity checks. All applicants are required to undergo employment screening through probity checks, prior to commencing.
  • Lifestyle Solutions is committed to child safety. We aim to ensure any child or young person supported by our organisation or a representative are safe, happy and empowered. As a child safe organisation, we are committed to a zero tolerance of ANY abuse or violence

 

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