Disability Support Worker – Community Connections
LFE Community Supports is seeking honest, hardworking individuals who are passionate about
being a mentor/role model to adults and children with challenged abilities who can assist them to
work toward their goals as outlined in their NDIS Plans.
Community Connection's aim is to support our participants to pursue their passions and achieve
their goals while increasing daily living skills, building confidence in social interaction and
encourage community connections. This may be within their own home, through one-on-one
support or group activities, weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Morning, afternoon and weekend shifts make it a flexible role to suit your lifestyle.
Essential Criteria:
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An interest in working with people with challenged abilities and from different cultural
backgrounds -
High communication and listening skills
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High computer skills
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Available for all shifts: including weekends and evenings
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High level of self-motivation and ethics with a common-sense approach
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High standard of interpersonal skills, including self-awareness
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Comfortable to work independently as well as an active team member
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Advocate on behalf of participants when necessary
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Assist with Personal Care when necessary
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Assist with Medication when necessary
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Full employment history, including level and year you completed your education
Licenses and checks needed:
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Covid 19 Vaccination – Digital certificate to be provided
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Current drivers licence – copy to be provided
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Current RMS Driving Record – to be provided with application
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Satisfactory National Police Check-(Less than 6 months old) – to be provided with application
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Working With Children Check – to be provided with application
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Hold a current First Aid Certificate or obtain prior to commencement
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NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Certificate is mandatory prior to
commencement (to be provided with your application) -
NDIS Worker Clearance Screening – All successful applicants are required to obtain this
clearance prior to commencement of employment with LFE. This is a mandatory clearance for
the disability industry. More information can be found at Services NSW or you can speak to our
HR team on 63801601
Desirable Criteria:
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Knowledge of the NDIS
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Experience in the field
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Certificate III/IV Disabilities or relevant qualification
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Willing to share your varying skills, hobbies and interests e.g. cooking, music, photography,
gardening, art/craft etc.
Conditions of employment:
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As per Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
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Casual Position, subject to completion of satisfactory 6 month trial, PPT considered
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LFE recruits by EEO principles and practices
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Covid Vaccinations – 3 vaccinations are required for this industry
How to apply:
Send your resume with your responses to the essential and desirable criteria and all required
documentation including; Police Check, Driving Record, NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate,
WWCC, First Aid Certificate and any other certificates to Penny Gibson, HR Executive, LFE
Level 2 55 Boorowa Street, Young NSW 2594 Email: [email protected]
Applications close:
Open until suitable applicants found
