We are looking for a Good Human with particular skills and qualities to assist a fabulous man, who has disability.

You will be joining a small team supporting one man to live in his own home with his housemate, to be included in the community and live his very best life.

The man has complex health needs so we are looking for a new team member who has a good understanding of health care, who is confident learning about and responding to individual health needs.

Why apply for this job?

Because this is not a job in a typical disability service or agency.

You will:

· Be part of a small team working person-centred with one (1) man in his home and community

· Have the opportunity to establish a strong rapport with the man, his family and friends

· See and be part of delivering the benefits of best practice in individualised support

· Have the opportunity to work 15-30 regular hours a week, including weekends and overnights

· Be employed in a casual position with fortnightly roster - (permanency offered after probation period)

· Get comprehensive induction and ongoing training and mentoring

· Have great working conditions and good wages based on experience and qualifications

You don't need previous disability support experience – we will provide comprehensive training and support to help you learn everything you need to know.

We are looking for someone with a good foundation in health care who is confident learning about and responding to individual health needs.

If you’d like to learn more about our person-centred approach, watch the video below.

Team Member Testimonial

"*I work with a lovely man and a great team.



Most of us have been in this role for a positive while now...The main skills for this role are a big heart, positive attitude, willingness to learn and being a good team player” -*Team member

*“This is my dream job and how disability support should be” -*Team member

What skills and qualities are we looking for?

You are: · Ethical and honest

· Comfortable learning about and supporting an individual’s complex health needs.

· A good communicator, good listener, have strong attention to detail, and can read body language well

· Someone who gets in and gets stuff done

· Known for providing great service, willing to go the extra mile, with a smile

· Considered a good and cooperative team player

· Reasonably fit, energetic, and an active person

· Fully vaccinated against COVID and flu

· Able to follow policy and practice guides and maintain records

· Looking for regular casual work - can work weekdays, weekends, and at least 2 sleepover shifts per week

You have:

· A good knowledge of healthcare and wellbeing

· A demonstrated commitment to social justice, uphold human rights principles, support the full inclusion of people with disability, and are LGBTQIA+ inclusive

· An understanding of the health sector and community inclusion

· A strong eye for detail

· A willingness to get all checks required

· Initiative and good judgement

· Impeccable hygiene practices

You like:

· Things to be tidy, orderly and clean

· To pitch in when it's needed

· To work in a team where meaningful relationships are the outcome

Bonus points:

· You love sport

· You are a Harry Potter fan

📌 Disability Support worker – Health and Wellbeing (Hamilton)
🏢 Jacobs Circle
📍 Hamilton