If you are seeking a meaningful role in Disability Support, here is your opportunity to make a difference. We have casual and permanent part time positions available in our Supported Independent Living homes in Broken Hill. About the role This opportunity presents a demanding yet deeply fulfilling prospect for you to make a positive change in the lives of people with disability. We are currently recruiting for our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program. SIL is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance. You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster. Key Responsibilities Ability to work sleepover shifts REQUIRED Provide support for clients facing behaviours of concern and complex needs with the ability to remain calm and supportive during unpredictable situations utilising de-escalation techniques Implement person-centred active support and behaviour support plans, advocating for client choice and participation in care and decision-making while ensuring safety and compliance in all interaction Offer opportunities for choice, self-expression, and active involvement across all facets of our daily care services Empowering clients to find their strengths and build their capacity to live independently Provide support with personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressing Skills & Experience Experience working with complex disability support needs including non-verbal, escalations and behaviours of concerns will be highly regarded. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates as per NDIS requirements A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities, and personal goals of people with disabilities The ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal Plan To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NDIS and Working with Children Checks (where relevant to the role). Benefits Pay rates starting from $41.76 (casual) or $33.42 (part time) per hour as per the SCHADS Award As an essential worker you may be eligible to receive a Welcome Bag and additional support through ‘The Welcome Experience’, a regional NSW initiative supporting families who have recently relocated to Far West NSW Opportunity to contribute to social inclusion and advocate for the rights of individuals living with disability, fostering a more inclusive community About the Organisation Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Caprisse Angemi via caprisse.angemilwb.org.au