Your Supported Living (YSL) is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team, with an immediate opportunity living and supporting a participant in the Midland area.
The job will entail during the night support, when required, and for this you will be granted free accommodation and be paid for any support rendered on an hourly basis.
We are looking for a confident, reliable and resilient Support Worker who has previous experience supporting people with psychosocial disability and mental health needs.
The role only involves night and weekends , so you can continue with your normal weekday position.
Your Responsibilities
Depending on the participant's needs and support, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing assistance with personal care and daily living
- Meal preparation and support with maintaining everyday routines
- Medication assistance in accordance with support plans and YSL procedures
- Assistance with household tasks
- Supporting and encouraging independence
- Providing consistent psychosocial and mental health support
- Following individual support plans, routines and strategies
- Maintaining professional boundaries
- Completing accurate shift notes and required documentation
- Communicating effectively with YSL management and other members of the support team
- Working confidently and independently while knowing when to seek additional support
About You
We're looking for a Support Worker who can build skilled, respectful relationship while providing reliable and consistent support.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience working in disability support or a similar role
- Experience supporting people with psychosocial disability and mental health needs
- Confidence working independently
- A calm and professional approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Reliability and consistency
- A genuine commitment to person-centred support
Qualifications in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, or a related field will be highly regarded.
Essential Requirements
Applicants will need to meet YSL's employment and compliance requirements, including:
- Certificate IV in disabilities or similar
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current Australian driver's licence
- Access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle
- Appropriate working rights in Australia
- Ability to complete required electronic documentation and shift notes
- Any additional screening, checks or training required for the role
Availability
This is a permanent position based in Swan View starting ASAP.
About Your Supported Living
Your Supported Living is a registered NDIS provider supporting people across Perth to live with greater choice, independence and control.
We have a 100% policy for participants, with excellent support of our staff of supporters.
We believe good support starts with understanding the individual. Our approach is centred around providing reliable, respectful and personalised support that works around each participant's goals, needs and preferences.
As a growing provider, we value Support Workers who communicate well, take responsibility for the quality of their work and genuinely care about the support they provide.
Apply
If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker with experience in psychosocial disability and mental health support, and you're looking for work in the Midland area, we'd like to hear from you.
Please submit your current resume along with details of your relevant experience and availability.
After review, an interview will be arranged for successful applicants.
Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you an Australian Citizen or have Permanent Residency
Experience:
- psychosocial disability and mental health needs: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Excellent English (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Certificate IV in Disabilities (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 SUPPORT WORKER with ACCOMODATION - PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITY and MENTAL HEALTH (Swan View)
🏢 Your Supported Living
📍 Swan View
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