Disability Services Support Worker - Individual Support (casual)
Job No:
OCC374
Location:
Orange, NSW
Hourly Rate: $31.04 to $32.61
(including loading)
(the hourly rate paid is dependent on the role being undertaken)
View the full Position Description by clicking HERE
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
Job/Responsibilities
Council is currently looking for people to provide individual support to adults with disability living in residential care with social, recreational, domestic and community based activities on a casual basis.
In these roles you will work one on one with clients providing support, in line with person centred plans, by promoting dignity, independence, choices, rights and responsibilities, while being mindful of risk and duty of care and ensuring there is a balance that includes healthy risk taking.
You will also provide residential care and support (including personal care) to adults with disability in a community based residential setting and also provide support and assistance with a range of recreational programs for children with disability who are enrolled in Council’s Teen Time Program when required.
Skills/Experience
To be successful in these positions you will need:
- A Certificate III in Individual Support and/or related field or be currently undertaking one
- A current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate
- A current Class C driver’s licence
- A willingness to complete a Criminal Background Check
- A willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check clearance
To apply, please complete all the questions below. Please be aware that you will be asked to add attachments (such as your resume) after clicking next. Unfortunately you cannot save your application and return to it later.
If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact recruitment@orange.nsw.gov.au or telephone Joanna Bissell on (02) 6393 8965.
Applications close Sunday 4th February 2018 @ 11pm