Organisation : AnglicareSA
Location : Adelaide
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 29 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
Who is AnglicareSA?
AnglicareSA is a not-for-profit organisation who makes a positive difference to the community every day. With over 1800 staff and 700 volunteers, we have been supporting South Australians for more than 150 years. There are many members of the community who require assistance and for that reason, we stand with our arms open to support people to achieve their aspirations and overcome their challenges. Our values underpin the work we do and are key in enabling us to recruit the right people.
What can AnglicareSA offer me?
- Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by reducing the tax you pay!
- Banking benefits, health care discounts and gym membership offers
- A collaborative team culture
- Relationships with like-minded people who focus on improving the lives of many
About the role
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a passion for supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals, build independence, and develop life skills within our accommodation services. Utilising your experience working with people with a disability, you will assist them to implement strategies to reach their goals and aspirations.
Working as part of a motivated team, you will provide a positive, constructive and supportive environment that empowers people with disabilities to reach their own potential. This is the perfect opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of many!
What do you need to bring?
- A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
- Experience working in disability services – with the capacity to work creatively with people with a disability and their families
- An understanding of and appreciation for person centred support
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- A strong focus on accountability and reports concerns/incidents or breaches in practice
- A current First Aid Certificate
What can you expect to be doing?
- Assisting people with a disability in all aspects of life, including personal care, domestic and daily living support, budgeting, shopping, cooking and community participation.
- Support NDIS customers to achieve their goals through fostering independence, choice and control
- Involve family members in the planning and review of services as guided by the wishes of the individuals living with a disability
- Assist people to become more independent and encourage the person to make their own choices in their own lives
- Work closely with team members and be part of our excellent team culture
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Disability Support Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
