Disability Support Worker Application Kit

Be part of something special 

Being part of the GIFSA team means you are part of something bigger than yourself 

You will be working with passionate, friendly, supportive people committed to working together to assist Goldfields – Esperance individuals and families live independently within the community 

web: www.gifsa.org 

email: hro@gifsa.org

Goldfields Individual and Family Support Association (GIFSA) is an incorporated association that supports people with disabilities, those who care for them, and their families. As a not- for-profit registered charity that grew out of the community back in 1991, GIFSA collaborates with other community based organisations, State and Federal Governments to provide a range of individualised services.

GIFSA's aim is to be the local service provider of choice through excellence by "Celebrating Life's Journey". We do this by supporting individuals and their families to live a good life by providing person cantered services that are tailored to their individual needs and aspirations.

Competitive Salary - We offer a competitive salary within the not - for - profit sector.The majority of staff at GIFSA are employed under a progressive Employee CollectiveAgreement offering above award pay rates, annual pay increases and 17.5% Leave Loadingfor our permanent employees. 

Salary Packaging - As an employee in a not-for-profit organisation, you will enjoy generoussalary packaging benefits. This allowsstaff to contribute up to $15,900 of their pre – tax salaryeach year, increasing your take home pay. 

Friendly and supportive working environment - At GIFSA, we create a respectful, positiveand courteous workplace culture where our employees feel happy and encouraged to be thebest they can be and strive for innovation and excellence. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a Counselling and Advice Service for employeesand their immediate families to seek professional assistance for any personal or work relatedproblem. These external consultants are independent of GIFSA and the counselling is totallyconfidential, aimed at enhancing wellbeing, both personally and in the workplace.

Education & Training - Support Workers are encouraged to develop and refresh skills withregular training programs in First Aid, medication and managing complex needs. Weencourage and financially support our staff to further develop their careers with us bycompleting Certificate and Diploma courses, including traineeships. 

Employee Reward & Recognition - We believe it’s important to acknowledge outstandingcontributions. Our quarterly Employee Reward & Recognition Awards recognise individualstaff or teams who have exemplified GIFSA’s Core values of Acting with Integrity, Respect &Empathy; Be Responsible & Accountable; Cultivate Community Spirit and Commitment toImprovement & Innovation. A Years of Service Ceremony is also held annually recognisingstaff who have made a long-term contribution to GIFSA. 

Equal Employment Opportunity - We are an equal employment opportunity employer andvalue a diverse workforce. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouragedto apply for positions.

In a nutshell, disability support workers help people with disability access and activelyparticipate in their chosen community. They work closely with the person they support andoften alongside their family, to assist them in their daily life whether that be at home, workor socially. Disability support workers are closely involved in the day-to-day life of theperson they support. They provide essential assistance so people with disability can: 

• Be active in the community  

• Be part of the workforce  

• Have a say  

• Have living arrangements that suit them  

• Access education and training opportunities

GIFSA has established a focus on person centred recruitment in an effort to find the right match of Support Worker to the person we support. This focus allows greater opportunity for the people we support to achieve their goals as detailed in their individual plans, this involves not only sourcing candidates who’s values and personality aligns with GIFSA’s Core Values but who also possess similar interests to the person we support. This is important to assist with building a trusting and productive relationship between the Support Worker and the person we support and to establish a partnership between GIFSA, the people we support and their families.

• NDIS Worker Screening Check 

• Current Working with Children Card – or be willing to apply for one  

• Current “FIRST AID” certificate (less than 3 years old) 

• Drug and Alcohol Screen  

• Current Driver’s licence (desirable)
  

State the period that the Visa/Work permit is valid?

You will be required to use your own motor vehicle for the transportation of people we support. It is a requirement that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and has full comprehensive insurance.

At GIFSA we provide a range of services which can require varying hours and days of the week. Including sleep shifts, early mornings and late evenings. For this reason, these positions do require flexibility in work hours to cater for the needs of the person we support.

When are you available?

As an employee of GIFSA, our foremost concern is your health and safety and that of the person we support. This questionnaire is designed to assist GIFSA in ensuring that our employees are only given tasks which they are capable of efficiently and safely performing. 

PLEASE NOTE: The information obtained in this questionnaire will be treated in strict confidence.

The following lists some of the postures and movements you may be required to use. Physical fitness is a key factor impacting on your ability to undertake certain tasks.