Disability Support Worker (Male) Casual - Port Augusta
Job no:
******
Employment type:
Casual
Location:
Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula
Categories:
Disability
About theOrganisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role
This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to make a positive change in the lives of people with a disability in the Port Augusta community.
We have casual positions available across our 24/7 supported residential homes, where you will work as a team in actively supporting our clients' individual complex needs by creating a safe environment and ensuring services are delivered in a culturally appropriate way.




These roles will require successful applicants to be available and willing to work within a 24/7 roster that includes regular shift work, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
As an organisation, we are committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities. It is vital for our clients to be able to feel connected to country and community. As an employer, we provide a workplace culture which is secure and provides various opportunities for staff to connect with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teams through regular yarning circles, as well as scope to connect with our Reconciliation vision and goals. For more information view our LWB Elevate RAP on our website.
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, and so we ask that only Male applicants apply.
Key Responsibilities
Assistance with daily living (including personal care)
Community Access and Transport
Maintain and Monitor Person Centred Plans
Documenting and Progress Note keeping




Assist individuals to engage in cultural activities and maintain cultural connection
Maintain high level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries, confidentiality and ability to maintain sensitive information including Cultural matters.
Implementation of Active Support strategies to ensure we maximise the choice and control of the people we support
Skills & Experience
Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
Current Provide First Aid Certificate & CPR
Experience and ability in managing challenging behaviours
Sound understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal people.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and hold NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
Work for one of Australia's largest Social Purpose organisations
A workplace that truly values cultural heritage and a proven commitment to Reconciliation
Rewarding work that makes a positive impact on individuals and their families.
Career advancement opportunities within our organization.
Starting casual rate of $***** per hour
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit
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for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday the 24th of September ****
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Advertised:
10 Sep **** Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
24 Sep *******:55 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Male) Casual (South Australia)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 South Australia