Disability Support Worker- Northern Territory

About Us

Workpac Health and Social Care is a leading social care recruitment agency specialising in Youth, disability, and mental health support workers. Workpac has been recruiting and supporting the Disability sector for over 20 years. We have opportunities with clients across the Northern Territory for some of the best known Australian non-for-profit organisations.

About you

We are currently recruiting casual Disability support workers with a shared perception of improving and supporting the day to day lives of the young people in our care.

• Flexible, tolerant, patient, organised, reliable and punctual.
• Able to act with integrity in times of stress.
• Commitment to people with disabilities and understand the factors affecting their lives.
• Able to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work minimum of 24 hours a week.
• Willingness to travel to different locations in the greater Sydney area.
• The desire to collaborate with our clients for the best outcomes.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours - rejoice in the freedom to choose the hours you work.
• We pay to the SCHADs award weekly.
• The choice - the flexibility to choose which clients and locations you want to work with.
• App Technology- claim shifts where you want when you want from your phone.
• Opportunity to work with a range of Australias leading non-for-profit organisations.
• Supportive on call team and EAP services
• Reward and recognition program

How you will be supporting Clients.

• Assisting clients in everyday activities
• Facilitating personal hygiene
• Engaging and communicating with the people in your care
• Assisting in domestic tasks, shopping, cleaning, meal prep.
• Administering Medication
• Providing personal support and care to the clients you are working with.
• Implementing behaviour support plans, and writing detailed and accurate daily notes
• Following organisational policies, including Occupational Health and Safety

Requirements:

• Have a valid Drivers Licence and a Car
• Current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Clearance
• 6 months experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Medicare Evidence of 3 COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Cert III in Disability, Individual Support or similar.
• Influenza vaccinations
• Car Insurance

If we sound like your next step, apply today by clicking onto the apply button. We have many clients who are waiting for amazing support workers like YOU.

Please be aware that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may apply in accordance with Public Health Orders, State Health Directions and/or site-specific Health and Safety requirements.

Due to the high volume of responses only successful candidates will be contacted, thank you for your understanding.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce solutions business. We add value to our candidates by providing recruitment, skills and career development opportunities across the Mining, Construction, Healthcare industries and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.