Disability Support Worker - Dural

• Reliable car and current driver’s licence

• A sedan or hatchback suitable for the participant to comfortably enter and exit, as SUVs are not suitable due to mobility

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• National Police Check

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Current First Aid Certification

• Clear and confident spoken English to support communication, appointments and community access

• Reliable, respectful and comfortable supporting someone both at home and in the community

• Non-smoker while working with the participant and when transporting the participant

Manaaki Pathways is looking for a reliable and personable Disability Support Worker to support an adult participant living in the Dural area.

The participant is blind and is highly independent in many areas of daily life. The role is about providing the right level of support without taking over, helping the participant maintain their independence and continue doing the things that matter to them.

Support will include personal care and assistance around the home, transport and support to appointments, and accompanying the participant on social and community outings.

Building a comfortable and respectful working relationship will be especially important in this role. Due to the personal-care nature of the support, a female support worker is preferred in line with the participant's privacy and personal-care preferences, where permitted under applicable requirements.

You will support the participant with day-to-day activities while encouraging independence and choice. This may include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily routines at home, including hygiene, showering and toileting where required

• Providing practical assistance around the home

• Driving the participant to medical, health and other appointments

• Supporting the participant during appointments when requested

• Providing transport for social activities and community access

• Supporting the participant to socialise and take part in activities they choose

• Helping the participant safely navigate unfamiliar environments when needed

• Being aware of accessibility and mobility requirements when planning outings

• Communicating clearly about plans, changes and appointments

• Providing dependable support while respecting the participant's privacy, choices and independence

• Following Manaaki Pathways and NDIS policies, procedures and documentation requirements