Disability Support Worker

About the role: We are currently seeking reliable and compassionate disability support workers to provide support and assistance to a 26-year old female with a traumatic brain injury, this care will help her live independently in her home. Applicants must be interested in fitness and be willing to walk with her a distance of 3 klms daily, prefers male workers between the ages of 26 and 36 years of age. While your skills/qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values, attitude, and cultural alignment with Southern Cross are essential. At Southern Cross we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values which include Care and Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. Duties include but not limited to: Community access for appointments and social outings; Support fitness program (regularly attends the gym); Assistance with Allied health tasks; Manual handling; Domestic assistance; Cooking meals; Documentation and reporting. You will be supported by qualified healthcare professionals and would get the necessary training and skills to do the best job you can. Shift times available: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Requirements: Applicants must be willing to provide transport to and from medical appointments and social activities in their own vehicle. Have a good fitness level; Passionate about caring and committed to client wellbeing; Current references; Mobile phone; Current driver's licence and your own car with insurance; NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain (mandatory); First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain (mandatory); Working With Children Check – Paid (mandatory); Certificate III (Ageing or Disability) or equivalent (mandatory). What's in for you?: Competitive Industry pay rate; Industry leading Specialised training Learning & development opportunities to set you up for success; Rewarding work that helps you to give back to the community. A Little bit about us: Southern Cross has been arranging support for people in their communities throughout NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and ACT since 1984. We arrange the provision of an extensive range of aged support and disability services for people in their private home and community. Disability Support Work is an important and rapidly expanding industry with high levels of satisfaction and security.