Disability Support Workers

About you and our client

Are you client focused and committed to supporting people living their best lives?

We are looking for experienced support workers to establish a team to assist our client, a young man who sustained a high-level spinal cord injury over 12 years ago. Our client will be moving to SDA housing in Salisbury early December. The hours are across an active 24/7 roster.

Above Award wages apply

As this is a high complex care model, we are seeking professional workers that have worked with and are confident with clients who live with Spinal Cord injury. McArthur Community Care, respect and value our workforce, by doing this, we are paying a considerable amount above the award.

You will be responsible for providing dedicated, individualised and flexible support services to assist our client to live independently, safely, and comfortably within the community.

Your role will include:

Supporting with personal care - hygiene, transfers, continence, grooming, etc.

Supporting to access the community - transport to and from appointments or shopping.
Working within a highly unwavering team of workers
Why Join the McArthur team?

Opportunity to work for the leading disability support provider.
An internal team with decades of skills and knowledge within the sector
Attractive remuneration
Flexible employment options and opportunities for progression
Excellent Training by a highly qualified team of professionals
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
A supportive and caring team environment dedicated to making a difference in our client's lives.
Our Applicants will have:

An engaging Person-centred approach to in home support with exceptional listening skills
Effective communication and relationship building skills.
A genuine desire to have influence in the lives of people with a disability.
Proven experience in collaborating with people living with a disability that have high complex care needs, preference to individuals with Spinal Cord injury experience.
Skills & Experience Required:

Certificate III in Individual Support or similar or Diploma of Nursing/Bachelor of Nursing.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children check.
Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
Current Manual Handling Certificate
Valid unrestricted Driver's Licence and willing to transport clients.
Clear communication skills
If you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter and resume to Sharon Farn (Workforce Coordinator - Community Care (SA)) at adelaide.mccrecruitment@mcarthur.com.au

Please note, there will be full support and training provided to the most suitable applicants.

Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.

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