About usWe are seeking bright, personality-rich Disability Support Workers to join our diverse team here at the Star Care Group! Our team plays a crucial role in delivering care and support to the NDIS participants in their homes and out in the community across the Perth metro area & regional area. Demand for our services has never been higher, and we are now expanding the team. We know the difference a great client experience can make and help Disability Support Workers achieve this with ongoing training and mentorship. Applicants with work experience in mental health, or relevant lived experience with a person with mental health challenges, will be highly regarded. We are looking for reliable staff who can work with us for the long term and can maintain consistency with their work.Here at The Star Care Group, we have embedded our values of flexibility, honesty, reliability, and responsiveness within our culture.Please be aware, this position is for the location: Manjimup/Perup.Please only apply for this role if you are willing to work within this region.Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum of 6-months experience supporting people with disabilitiesWorking with Children Check and proven experience working with children in the disability support sectorProof of COVID-19 vaccine as required under WA legislationCertificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support, Youth Work, or recovery work in mental health, would be an advantage, or working towards obtaining qualification within 12 monthsExcellent driving skills and Current Valid Driver's LicenseReliable and roadworthy motor vehicle to travel to participant's homes and assist them in accessing the community, including comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and registrationProven experience with on-time and accurate reportingCurrent NDIS Worker Screening CheckNDIS Worker Orientation Module certificateApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia (Citizenship or VISA)Police clearance less than 12-months-oldFirst Aid, CPR & Manual HandlingExperience and willingness to support people with a disabilityTasks & responsibilitiesSupport individuals with a range of activities, such as pick-up and drop-off from school, assisting to maintain their homes (domestic assistance), accessing the community, and attending appointments (social support)Support individuals to achieve and meet their goals as specified in their NDIS planOn-time incident reporting within guidelines and regulations governed by the NDISProvide regular case notes and communicate with the Service Coordinator about the health, well-being, and progress of the individualWork collaboratively with the individual and the disability services team and provide the support that best meets the individual's needsTeaching real life practical life skills such as cooking, cleaning, effective communication, and assisting to manage challenging behaviorSupporting to establish and maintain relationships and interests in community activities, venues, and servicesSupporting fitness, and assisting with social, and confidence-building activitiesMedication administration dutiesPassion for providing person-centered and active support and maintaining consistencyBenefits:Permanent part-time position with full access to leave entitlements, guaranteed weekly hours AND an attractive pay rateOngoing training and development to keep your skills growingLong-term employment opportunitiesMeaningful employment where you are making a difference to our participants and their familiesOngoing support from our teamFull-time contracts are possible with sustained performanceAre you ready to apply?If you're ready to help us make a difference, apply now and let's chat about what life looks like at The Star Care Group!Please submit your CV and cover letter to: ******Applications close on 26th of October 2024.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, CasualPay: From $31.76 per hourExpected hours: 8 – 40 per weekBenefits:Employee discountSchedule:10 hour shift8 hour shiftAfternoon shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayMorning shiftPublic holidaysWeekend availabilityLicence/Certification:First Aid Certification (Required)NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)National Police Certificate (Required)Driver Licence (Required)Work Authorisation:Australia (Required)Work Location: In personApplication Deadline: 26/10/2024#J-18808-Ljbffr