Careers

We are recruiting qualified, experienced, reliable and empathic disability support worker who want to work with people living with a disability to achieve their life goals and live a meaningful life. Please visit our career’s page for a list of our latest vacancies.

Position title: Disability Support Worker
Position type: Casual

Why work at Open Arms Community Services?

• Competitive remuneration
• We prioritize staff professional development, and invest in training courses/programs for our staff.
• Flexible shifts to ensure staff work-life balance is maintained.
• Work in a fun and supportive environment.

Role and responsibilities:

• Assist clients to access the community, and participate in recreational activities.
• Support clients in their own home with activities of daily living including showering, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Perform manual handling tasks, including the use of equipment to support mobility (wheelchairs or hoists).
• Facilitate transportation and support clients’ social engagement.
• Perform light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning.
• Supervise and mentor volunteers and students as required.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of person-centered support model and how this applies to the disability/community services sector.
• Genuine interest in promoting the wellbeing and inclusion of people living with disabilities.
• Lived experience supporting someone with a disability.
• Experience supporting people with Mental Health and Complex Behaviors
• Experience managing a PEG Feeding.
• Flexible availability and a long-term commitment to Open Arms Community Services.

Essential criteria:

• A valid Australian driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working with Children’s check.
• Police check.
• The legal right to work in Australia
• Excellent IT skills
• Certificate IV in Disability advantageous
• Experience with working with people with complex behaviors desirable

This is a casual role, you will be expected to be able to travel to any Open Arms Community Services to fill in for work as required.

If you feel that you would make a significant contribution to this role, please send a cover letter and CV addressing the above criteria using the form below: