Disability Support Worker - Albany WA (Part Time)

Part-time - 20hrs pw +

Community Living Association is an organisation that has been operating in the Great Southern Region for 30 years.  We provide exceptional support to people with a disability promoting choice and control.  We value our participants and the relationships we have built with them over the years, supporting them to lead more independent and fulfilled lives.

The Role

Due to growth in our services Community Living Association has numerous vacancies for Support Workers.  We invite you to apply to be part of our NDIS registered organisation which offers connection, achievement and purpose in helping others. We offer security, long-term opportunities and excellent financial reward.

What CLA offer:

• Salary Packaging - Access up to $18500, in salary packing benefits 
• Potential study/training opportunities – We invest in our people!
• 5 Week’s annual leave (Pro Rata for permanent employees)
• Access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service
• A progressive, supportive & positive team environment

Duties include but are not limited to assisting our Customers with:

• Medication
• Domestic assistance
• Coaching in social activities and accessing the community
• Promoting independence through enhancement of practical skills 
• Assistance to maintaining positive living arrangements
• Shopping, meal preparation & dietary wellbeing
• Encouragement to express choice and control within their everyday lives

 What CLA is looking for:

• Hold or are interested in completing Cert III in Individual Support
• Relevant experience working in the disability sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal & written
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Reliable, proactive and confident working with people of all abilities
• Commitment to participate in training and development
• Most importantly, a great attitude towards our participants and your peers.

Minimum requirements:

• Availability to work across a 24/7 roster and be able to undertake regular sleepover & weekend shifts. You choose the days off you want.
• The ability to pass a mandatory NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid Certificate (if you are a great candidate we will assist in attaining certificate) 
• The ability to pass a Working with Children Check
• Must have a current West Australian C Class Drivers Licence 
• Have access to a motor vehicle that is comprehensively insured
• The right attitude to working with people having a disability and disadvantaged under a zero-harm environment!

Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] or apply on Seek.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with culturally diverse backgrounds and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicant must have the full rights to live & work in Australia