Disability Support Worker - Supported Independent Living (Maylands)
- Provide high-quality care and support in the client’s home.
- Deliver person-centred services that promote choice and independence.
- Engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Our Brightwater Disability team is united by a passion for empowering clients to pursue independence with dignity. Our team members embody the Brightwater spirit of being caring, authentic, progressive and courageous, and we welcome like-minded support workers to join us.
We are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide in-home support to a Brightwater client living with Huntington’s disease in Maylands.
To be considered, you will need strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and relevant stakeholders. You must also have experience supporting people with dysphagia, medication competency and excellent time-management skills.
This permanent part-time role includes shifts across all seven days of the week at the following times:
• Morning shift: 7 am–3 pm
• Afternoon/night shift: 3 pm–11 pm (awake), followed by 11 pm–7 am (sleepover)
• Short morning shift: 8 am–12 pm
• Short afternoon/evening shift: 5 pm–9 pm
You must be available to work at least three days per week. Preference will be given to candidates who are available on weekdays and can work across multiple shift types. Shift patterns and contract hours will be negotiated with successful candidates.
Suitable candidates may also be considered for similar future vacancies.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide high-quality care, support and assistance in the client’s home, in line with their individualised support plan
- Deliver person-centred services that promote choice, independence and quality of life
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability (essential)
- Experience supporting clients with complex conditions, including Huntington’s disease (highly regarded)
- Current medication competency and experience supporting people with dysphagia
- A strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate inclusively with a diverse range of people, including clients and stakeholders
- Strong person-centred communication and engagement skills, particularly when supporting clients with high support needs
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, perform effectively under pressure, solve problems and use resources safely and efficiently
- Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months
- Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening check
Brightwater offers:
- Access to salary packaging
- Access to our unique staff benefits program, including BrightwaterPlus discounts at more than 370 retailers
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
If you share our spirit of being caring, authentic, progressive and courageous, please read the attached job description for further details, including the full list of duties.
If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker who shares our values, we would love to hear from you. Apply online and submit your CV.
Shortlisting will begin immediately. Brightwater reserves the right to close this advertisement once the position has been filled.
All applications must be submitted through our online portal.
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