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DISABILITY / SIL SUPPORT WORKERS (CERTIFIED)

Casual – Permanent Role

Location – Launceston and surrounding areas

About the Company:

Bass Disability is a registered NDIS support service provider in Tasmania that believes that "people deserve better". We have a person-centred approach to everything we do.

We genuinely care for our people and participants. Operating throughout the North and North-West Tasmania, we offer a full and comprehensive range of services to assist participants in achieving specific objectives and their own personal goals.

About the Role:

As a business, we provide our people with all the support, knowledge and ongoing training needed to achieve goals and succeed in the provision of an individualised service to participants.

This is the ideal opportunity for experienced Disability or Aged Care Support Workers that are looking for a new challenge who wish to work within a company that values people and experience. The ideal candidate will be friendly, confident, qualified and work well as part of a team.

Proven experience of working in a similar role is highly regarded. Successful candidates will have experience of working with participants that have high to complex support needs across all types of disability. Utilising your skills and experience you will provide supports that are individualised to participants in their own home or that live in a supported independent living arrangement.

Having the experience and knowledge of working with and following plans, including but not being limited to: Manual Handling Plan, Behavioural Support Plan and Meal Management Plan as a minimum will be incredibly important.

Utilising your skills, knowledge and experience, you will provide domestic assistance,



meal preparation, personal care, social and community participation, plus a range of individualised services and supports.

Key Responsibilities:

- Mentoring participants in their life goals and skills development.
- Assistance with daily living tasks such as personal care, preparation of meals and other general domestic tasks.
- Responding to the needs of the participants' and collaborating positively with their families, support people and others in their lives.
- Medication administration and completing drug charts, following any plans in place, observing and reporting any observed changes to the participants health, including any incidents through internal systems.
- Promoting independence, providing choice, encouraging inclusiveness and respecting the rights and privacy of an individual with a disability, through planning and creating opportunities.
- Balance your Duty of Care with the right of the participant working within the context of their ability.
- Work within the NDIS legislation framework.
- To undertake specific training as required based on the individual needs of participants as required.

Essential:

- A minimum of two years' experience of working participants that have high to complex support needs across all types of disability.
- Certification in disability support provision or similar industries.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
- Current police check.
- Current first aid and CPR certificate.
- WWVP card.




- An unrestricted Driver's License.
- A reliable car with comprehensive insurance.
- Workers Screening number.
- A strong work ethic, together with an open and empathetic nature.
- Completed the NDIS worker orientation module.
- Infection control modules.

What We Offer:

- Competitive rates of pay, based on experience and qualifications.
- Bass Disability rates of pay are also calculated, based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.
- Flexible work times and shifts to suit you. Initially on a roster, with the opportunity for fixed and increased hours based on performance.
- Work within a team where you will be valued, receive relevant training and all the support you need to succeed.

Apply For This Role:

If you believe you could make a difference and want to join our enthusiastic, professional team that truly cares, please apply today.

Submit your resume and covering letter to: [email protected] – OR – use the form below to message us.

- All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
- To apply for this role, you must already hold a valid visa that allows you to work in Australia. Applications will not be considered from any individual that does not meet this requirement.

Contact Us

Bass Disability Support Services genuinely cares for its people and participants. If you believe you have what it takes to make a difference and are looking for a fulfilling role, where you can work as part of a team and be valued.

Join our team – get in touch today.

Please send us a message or email and attach your resume.

58 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
T: (03) 6351 5790
E: [email protected]

📌 DISABILITY / SIL SUPPORT WORKERS (CERTIFIED) (Launceston)
🏢 Bass Disability Support Services
📍 Launceston