Disability Support Worker Traineeship
Full-time Traineeship


Location: Chinchilla
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 14/02/2025
Position Overview:
The purpose of this Disability Support Worker Traineeship in Chinchilla is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Disability Support Workers support elderly and disabled people by helping them with daily activities and personal tasks. This can include assisting with eating, showering, dressing and cleaning, and providing companionship and emotional support.

Work usually takes place within the clients home or a residential care facility.

This role would suit an individual who is caring, compassionate and reliable, with the ability to communicate with people of all ages and abilities.

Day-to-day tasks may include:
- accompanying and assisting aged and disabled persons with their daily activities
- preparing meals and drinks for clients
- arranging social activities such as excursions or trips to see family or friends
- helping with personal hygiene and getting dressed
- providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
- may do shopping and run errands.

Essential Criteria:
- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
- The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures.
- The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
- The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members.
- The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.
Desirable Criteria:
- Work experience in your chosen industry
Position Requirements:
To fulfil the requirements of Disability Support Worker Traineeship with Golden West Apprenticeships you will:

- Abide by the terms and conditions of the Training Contract.
- Complete Golden West Apprenticeships inductions.
- Perform work in a satisfactory manner.
- Commit to and complete the Training Plan in the timeframe allocated by completing theory based assessments and demonstrating skills through competency based assessments to the best of your ability.
- Comply with registration relevant to your field of work, in particular the Further Education and Training Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.