Disability Support Worker Internship

About Care. Choice Care. Choice is a NDIS and TAC/ Work. Safe registered disability services provider. We deliver a wide range of services and provide complex support across the Disability sector in a range of settings including home care, residential, community and Specialist Disability Accommodation. Care. Choice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care.

The Care. Choice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service. Our values Our philosophy of service provision is based upon our values of: People, First Brilliant Together Bring Our Best. Always Relentless Optimism Make a real impact while you study! Care. Choice is looking for students studying an Allied Health qualification to join our 3-month Disability Support Worker Internship Program .

This internship gives you hands-on experience, mentoring, and the chance to support clients while completing your studies. You’ll gain valuable skills, and after the program you may have the opportunity to continue working with us. What you’ll do: As a Disability Support Worker, you may support clients with: Building independence and achieving personal goals Supported Independent Living tasks Community access and transport Domestic and personal care About you: You’re friendly, reliable, and currently studying Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, or another Allied Health course .

You may have experience with people with disability through work, placement, or personal life. You’ll need: Current First Aid & CPR certificate Enrolment in an Allied Health qualification A valid driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured car Benefits & culture Care. Choice is proud to be an EEO employer.

We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at Care.

Choice, including: Paid Induction program Access to your pay as you earn it via our financial wellbeing partner Scholarship Program Employee Support Fund Free ongoing training and development Paid Pregnancy loss leave for either parent Flexible work options A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP, free flu shots and travel discounts Discounts with several department store retailers, events & entertainment, home & technology Further discounts with groceries & beverages, shopping & fashion, sports & leisure, fuel and transport Car, health insurance and energy benefits Monthly & Annual Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month Service Recognition & Reward Program Career development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long program From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

All employment is subject to background checks, including references, a Working With Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.