**Disability Support Worker Position Summary**
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to join a Supported Independent Living home in Moe, Victoria, on a permanent part-time basis. This is a dynamic, sleepover model home supporting 5 individuals with complex support needs, on a rotating fortnightly roster.
The successful candidate will work closely with a dedicated team to support residents with daily living activities including personal care, medication management, and household tasks. They will play a key role in promoting independence, enhancing wellbeing, and supporting meaningful participation in community and home life.
The people living in this home require specialised support, including behaviour support, support with mental health, diabetes and medication support such as the use of PRN.
Responsibilities:
* Implement support plans based on supported person's needs, preferences, and interests
* Help with all aspects of daily living from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night
* Aid people to get to their chosen activities like social events, work, and appointments
* Promote personal choice and control for the person
* Assist with personal care, hygiene and household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and washing
* Administer medication
Requirements:
* Cert 4 of Disability or equivalent qualification (Highly advantageous)
* Experience with complex behaviours
* Experience with psychosocial and neurological disabilities preferred
* Experience with manual handling
* A passion for enabling and working with people
* Desire for meaningful work and comfortable providing people with daily living support
* Willingness to learn new skills, undertake ongoing training
* Willingness to work as part of a team
You will also bring with you or be willing to obtain:
* NDIS Worker screening Check
* Working with Children Check
* Unrestricted Australian Driver's License
* Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster
* Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
Benefits:
This part-time opportunity offers a range of benefits, including:
* Permanent, part-time position
* Access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging
* Onsite parking and other benefits
Why Choose This Role?
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a Disability Support Worker, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, promoting independence and enhancing wellbeing.
We are committed to ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.