Disability Support Worker. Permanent Full Time - Bundoora Apply now Job no: 504998Employment type: Full TimeLocation: MelbourneCategories: DisabilityAbout the role:Working in our group home in Bundoora you will provide 2IC support to the House Supervisor through leading and mentoring staff and providing direct client support including support with activities of daily living and developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Plan's including personal care. You will be confident and supportive in managing behaviours of concern with compassion and intelligence.In this role you will work to facilitate the delivery of quality services and achieve positive outcomes with and for the clients within the house. You will also be expected to step up to support the House Supervisor and guide and mentor staff where and when required.The roster splits for this role is 73:30/78:30.About the organisation:Empowering people with disability to live life the waytheychoose 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.Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 530 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.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 ResponsibilitiesContribute to the day-to-day running of the house from a leadership perspective.Develop planned activities in line with departmental policies and guidelinesLiaise with family members, medical services, departmental services and external services to help meet client needs.Develop, implement, monitor and review a range of client support plans, with oversight from senior staff, using knowledge of client need, preferences and interestsProvide quality direct support to clients in line with their support needs, the program they are accessing, and all support plans including Individual PlansAdminister medication treatments and therapies according to prescribed protocols or otherwise, seek appropriate medical assistanceImplement development programs and identify and support learning opportunitiesCertificate 4 in DisabilityDemonstrated experience as a Senior disability support workerFirst Aid CertificateA commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilitiesSuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Workers screening check.You Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role.Pay rates starting from $37.35 per hour + penaltiesWork for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisationsNon-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts.Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support & career advancement opportunities & a collaborative team environment.Great opportunity to establish a career within a stable, growing and well recognised, forward thinking, services provider.To Apply:Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any general enquiries (not applications) please Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Advertised: 01 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 15 May :55 AUS Eastern Standard TimeWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Ok, we will send you jobs like this.The email address was invalid, please check for errors.Full time 2IC opportunity, in which you will ensure quality services and positive outcomes are achieved. Join our passionate and dedicated team in Bundoora. Expression of interest No expression of interest currently availableFull time 2IC opportunity, in which you will ensure quality services and positive outcomes are achieved. Join our passionate and dedicated team in Bundoora.