Disability Support Worker - Opportunity to Make a Difference

About the Organisation

Rise Peer Support is a family-owned business based in Southern Adelaide that provide Disability Support Care to people in the community. Rise Peer Support pride themselves on building strong relationships with their clients to help them achieve their goals both inside and outside their homes.

Your Role

We are looking for a new Disability Support Worker/Mentor to join our team for 20-30 hours per week. You will work closely with people who have mild disabilities through engaging them in the community and assisting them with their daily life. Most shift hours will be Monday-Friday between 8am-6:30pm. 

You will need to be able to work autonomously and provide support to clients one on one without direct supervision on shift. You will require a proactive approach to help plan and maintain client activities and routine. 

Shift duties may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting clients with domestic activities such as tidying, cleaning assistance, budget planning, meal preparation etc
• Safely transporting clients in your own vehicle to and from appointments
• Planning social activities for clients to help them achieve their NDIS goals
• Encouraging clients to engage in their community through exploring their hobbies and interests
• Supporting clients to maintain existing friendships & relationships
• Aiding clients with any personal administration tasks they may need support with
• Identify any areas of concern or extra support required for clients, and discuss this with management
• Always remain a professional representative of Rise Peer Support
• Clocking in and out of shifts, providing shift notes and any other relevant information as required by Rise Peer Support

Training & Development

You will be provided with a thorough on-boarding and training and development phase which will vary depending on your prior experience. Shadow shifts and support with client meet and greets are provided to all employees at Rise Peer Support. 

Pay and benefits

You will be paid at a starting rate of $36 (incl Super). You will also be paid for travel time to shifts as well as being paid for all KMs you do on shift!

Career Progression

Rise Peer Support is a fast growing organisation and opportunities for management and leadership roles will become available.

Work/Life Balance

Disability Support work provides an amazing opportunity for work/life balance whilst having the freedom to engage in physical and recreational activities whilst you're at work!

Culture

Rise Peer Support is a close-knit organisation where you will have regular check ins and support provided to you by management. We believe the more you are supported and enjoying your job, the more our clients will be enjoying their services with us!

How to Apply

Only applications submitted directly through Seek will be accepted. If you have any questions or would like a further discussion about this role, please contact us at [email protected]