As our business grows, we have opportunities for committed, caring and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and passionate team striving to offer dynamic and personalised support solutions that empower our clients to live with dignity and independence.

In this role you will be responsible for providing positive mentorship, guidance and goal-focussed active support to our clients that focus on increasing their life skills and independence so they have every opportunity to develop to the fullest extent of their abilities and desires.

You will have previous experience in a similar role that has required you to establish a warm and personal relationship with clients, to encourage their active participation within the community and to provide guidance with establishing healthy relationships inside and outside of the home.

You will be passionate about working with young people and people with disabilities and display a readiness to go above and beyond in order to promote a positive environment.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our service and you will see yourself as an integral part of our team. Caring for people is your career, you are professional and committed to the work you are doing and to developing your skills to the highest level.

We value and would love to hear from people with personal or lived experienced of disability.

This role is a part-time position and will require a large amount of flexibility. The shifts you will be required to work will be based on the client’s support and lifestyle needs (e.g. the days and times they are at home) and will require you do complete sleepover shifts.

Previous experience and appropriate qualifications or an investment in completing further study is a must for this position.

Essential skills that will see you being successful in this role include:

• High behaviour management and crisis intervention
• Mental resilience and the ability to stay focused under pressure
• Experience in dealing with people with Autism and intellectual disabilities
• Supporting individuals with complex needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with build strong rapport with clients
• Great written and verbal skills
• Positive role model
• Support with daily living skills

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Cert III or IV in Disability, Youth Work or Mental Health or relevant experience

Current Blue Card & Yellow Card

Current First Aid and CPR certificate

Current drivers licence and own transport

Please DO NOT apply if you do not have the minimum requirements.
You must be able to commit to sleepovers. 
You will ONLY be considered if you have proven experience in the industry.

Please apply via info@pathwayssupportservices.com.au