Disability Support Workers (Casual) – IMMEDIATE START I Penrith
Core
Provide trauma-informed care and daily living support to young people and adults in accommodation settings, acting as a role model to build resilience and reduce vulnerability.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Builds
Safe and loving accommodation environments for youth and adults
Domain
Social Services / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Daily living support, therapeutic support, de-escalation of difficult behaviors, building rapport with young people, managing challenging situations, role modeling positive attributes
Preferred skills
Experience working with young people in accommodation settings, ability to connect and build genuine interest in clients' lives
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Support daily living activities, provide therapeutic support, assist with education, promote wellbeing and engagement, offer mental health support, act as a positive role model
Seniority
Casual, entry-level to mid-level