Disability Support Worker - StrahanAcquired Injury Support Services | West CoastClosing date: 12/04/2024Casual Position based in Strahan - West CoastThe Acquired Injury Support Services team within Anglicare Tasmania are looking for people with a genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disabilities.We are seeking like minded individuals to join our exceptional support team who exemplify Anglicare Tasmania’s values of hope, compassion, justice and respect.Disability Support WorkerAnglicare’s Disability Support Workers provide direct care and support to clients to ensure that their individual needs are met. Anglicare works with clients using a person-centred approach to assist and support clients to live a full life. The aim is to assist clients to develop additional skills in line with their goals and support plan.The things that you may need to work with our clients on may include:
personal care (showering, grooming and dressing)
medication administration
meal preparation
manual handling
transport
purchases
social support
record keeping and reporting
To join our team you must have the following:
Australian Residency status or valid Australian working rights
A Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care or Disability), or currently working towards one.
Experience in the Disability Industry
A current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence and an insured, reliable motor vehicle
A current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration
A National Police Check (Working with vulnerable peoples)
IMPORTANT
Successful applicants are required to have an Anglicare Tasmania assessed medical before commencement.
On commencement successful applicants will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY 12th April 2024 at 6.00pmThis position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt. Click 'Apply' to review the position description.If you have any queries please contactAbout Anglicare TasmaniaAnglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes before a successful appointment.Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and LGBTIQ+ communities. Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.
