Disability Support Worker

Thank you for your interest in joining OAK Tasmania!

OAK is proud to have a dedicated, professional and highly skilled workforce. We are a person centredorganisation committed to delivering choice and control for the people we support, using the skills and talents of our staff. As an Employer of Choice we are committed to providing opportunities for growth, development and learning as well as great staff benefits and flexible work options. If you want a role where you can make a difference, apply today.

We currently have opportunities for Disability Support Workers to join our team.

About our Services

OAK Community Services
One of the ongoing challenges for Tasmanians with a disability (and their caregivers) is to create opportunities for enriching life experience and meaningful interaction with the community on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.OAK Community Services was designed specifically with this great need in mind.
Our activities range from practical skill development and personal growth to recreation and artistic expression… from day trips to the beach or to a wildlife park.This creates variety plus stability, with a deep undercurrent of encouragement and sense of belonging for all involved. Our programs tap into groups of all ages, interests and abilities. / OAK Transition to Work
The Transition to Work Service is a new program of OAK Tasmania that addresses the issues raised by the National Disability Insurance Scheme – ie that people with disability should be encouraged to seek some form of employment.
The Transition to Work service is a program which achieves employment opportunities for people with disability. The program develops a person’s skills and/or qualifications needed to successfully secure and sustain employment. The Program provides services to people with a range of support needs and who desire to be involved in the workforce.
The program also delivers accredited training through OAK Training and Development Services (RTO 1098). Our programs develop potential by improving pathways to further education, employment and lifelong learning through the delivery of Business and Information, Digital Media & Technology programs
OAK Residential Services
OAK Residential currently has three supported-living homes, each of which house a small group of individuals requiring minimal (but consistent) support
With each household, we seek to match individuals based on their overall readiness as well as genuine compatibility with others in the house. Our fundamental aim is to build lasting communities of mutual support, companionship and shared responsibility
OAK Respite
At OAK Tasmania, we honour the role that family and caregivers play – giving beyond measure in seen and unseen ways. We also know how easy it can be to postpone or sacrifice personal balance whilst ensuring the well-being of a loved one.
The purpose of OAK Respite is to help balance the scales! We provide a host of genuine, enlivening social opportunities for people with disabilities, with the simultaneous aim of supporting the primary caregivers.

About the Disability Support Worker role

As part of a unique range of community services offered by OAK Tasmania, the Disability Support Worker helps provide lifestyle and experiential opportunities to clients with complex personal needs. Our Disability Support Workers provide support in of the above programs.

Key Duties

  • Assist in the development and implementation of participant care plans
  • Provide encouragement, assistant and supervision to participants in their recreation and leisure activities
  • Provide encouragement, training, assistance and supervision to participants to complete domestic duties such as housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, laundry and gardening
  • Undertake health care procedures relating to the persons personal hygiene and well being
  • Complete administrative tasks including client records and household accounts

About you

The successful applicant will have:

  • Qualifications(Certificate III in Disability or related field) and experience in providing person centred support to clients with a disability.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible approach to work as a key part of a small team
  • Ability to work autonomously and use initiative
  • Basic computer skills

Plus, you will also have

  • An unrestricted manual drivers license
  • A current National Police Check certificate
  • Registration to Work with Vulnerable People certificate
  • A current Level 2 First Aid Certificate

Need more information?

For more information,please call Kylie Green, Community and Development Manager on 6208 0606.

Application Form for employment with OAK Tasmania

Your details

Name
Address
Email
Home or Mobile number
What type of work are you interested in?
Casual
Part-time
Full-time / Most roles require weekend and some evening shifts and sleepovers. Please tell us what hours/days you are available.

Your Skills and Qualifications

What qualifications do you have?
Please circle yes or no:
  • Do you have an unrestricted manual driver’s license? YES NO
  • Do you have a current (no older than 3 months) National Police Check certificate? YES NO
  • Do you have a Work with Vulnerable People certificate? YES NO
  • Do you hold a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate? YES NO

Tell us why you are interested in joining OAK Tasmania?

To applyplease email the following documents to

completed the application form

your written response to the selection criteria contained in the statement of duties. This should be no longer than 2 pages long.

Your Resume

A copy of your qualifications, National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People Certificate,driver’s license and first aid certificate

Applications can also be posted to: Recruitment Team, Oak Tasmania, 6B Lampton Avenue, Derwent Park 7009