**Job no**: 504950
**Employment type**: Full Time, Part Time
**Location**: Melbourne
**Categories**: Disability
**About the role**
Nestled in the vibrant suburb of Burwood, this house is a home Conveniently located within walking distance to the Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre and a short drive from Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre, this residence offers both comfort and accessibility.
**Key Features**:
Spacious Living: The house boasts two generous living areas, perfect for relaxation and entertainment.
Modern Amenities: With two well-appointed bathrooms and bedrooms featuring built-in robes, convenience is at your fingertips.
Outdoor Delight: Enjoy the undercover outdoor area, ideal for gatherings and barbecues, and a basketball ring for some friendly competition.
Open Plan Living: The open-plan kitchen and dining area create a warm and inviting space for meals and conversations.
Meet the Residents: Three dynamic men in their mid to late 30s call this place home. They are excited to welcome a new housemate to share in their adventures and daily lives. These men value their independence and enjoy having choice and control over their activities, while also cherishing group social outings.
Activities and Interests: The residents have a wide range of interests that keep their days vibrant and fulfilling:
Family Visits: Spending quality time with loved ones.
Bowling and Disco Nights: Enjoying local bowling alleys and dancing at discos.
Outdoor Adventures: Going for bushwalks and playing mini-golf.
Music and Movies: Listening to music and watching action-packed films.
Fitness and Fun: Hitting the gym, swimming, and playing basketball in the backyard.
City Excursions: Taking public transport to explore the city.
Culinary Creations: Cooking their favourite meals together.
Sports Enthusiasm: Watching footy games with great enthusiasm.
Artistic Pursuits: Expressing creativity through painting and crafting.
Every day is an opportunity for new experiences and cherished memories. The men here are not just housemates; they are friends who support each other and enjoy life to the fullest. Come join them and be a part of this lively and welcoming community.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way _they _choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
House expectations include a desire to be part of a team, perform key worker roles including reports and adhere/participate in the house culture.
**About the Organisation**
Life Without Barriers offers prospective employees, excellent career opportunities within the Disability Development and Support space**.**As an organisation at the forefront of the sector and a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation we currently employee 8,000 employees in more than 500 communities across Australia. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
**Key Responsibilities include**:
- Provide quality direct support to service users in line with their support needs, the programs they are accessing, and all support plans including the service users Individual Plan
- Increase the service users' skills through independence, personal growth and development through the provision of active support and their enhanced participation as a valued member of their community
- Implement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for clients
- Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users' development of social networks and inclusion in community activities
**Skills & Experience**
- Minimum Cert IV Qualified in Disability, Community Welfare or similar
- A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate
- A current unrestricted Driver Licence and ability to drive a Mercedes Sprinter (modified - transports three wheelchairs)
- Hold or willing to obtain the NDIS workers screening check
- A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities
- The ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal Plan
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this opportunity.
**Benefits**:
- Pay rates starting from $28.18 per hour based on qualifications and experience + penalty rates
- Non-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts
- On-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment
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