About the company

For over 40 years, Drake Medox has been one of Australia's most reputable providers of Disability Support Services. We specialize in the recruitment of outstanding healthcare professionals and provide direct support for individuals living with a disability in their own homes and within the community.

About the role

We are specifically seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide in-home care for our child-aged clients living in the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide.
We require candidates with professional experience in caring for children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD, along with skills in behaviour management. We are looking for passionate, friendly, and empathetic support workers to help support our young clients.

Duties:

• Support children in family-based placements with education, medical appointments, family contact, social and cultural connections, positive living skills, community inclusion and family relationships.
• Assist with transportation to school, appointments, community access as well as in-home support.
• Respond to the young person's emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills.
• Provide a safe, home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
• Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.
• Supporting children aged from 10 years old

About you:

• Australian Driver's License, reliable car & comprehensive car insurance
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid certification
• Current CPR certification
• Manual Handling certification
• Assist with Medication Certification
• English fluency - verbal and written

In addition:

• Must have sound understanding of the disability industry and providing person-centred support to children
• Must have experience working with child-aged clients
• Passionate about supporting independence and providing in-home support
• Reliable and honest people with the ability to adapt to new environments
• Be available across 7 days a week and be able to commit to 2-3 shifts per week

Why work with us?

We are a person-centered disability support organisation that values and genuinely advocates for our disability support workers. We lead by example by providing:

• Monthly rosters
• Paid training
• Above award pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Work-life balance with flexible hours
• Recognition program
• Referral program - $250 retail voucher
• Regular shifts
• Dedicated team
• Team events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.