About the role
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic a Disability Support Professional to support four highly active and determined gentlemen to live life to the fullest.
On any given day you would be actively supporting the men to engage in one of their many interests.
For example, one day you could be helping someone expand their already record-breaking movie collection, next day you could be supporting someone to spend some time at their favourite community venue; and everything in between.
A willingness to work with people with complex behaviour support needs is essential, but you will be well supported by an experienced team with a supportive culture.
Shifts commence as early as 6.00am and end as late as 10.00pm.
There are eight (8) sleep over shifts on this roster line.
However, you will be rewarded with a work life balance which is next to none.
Roster listed below.
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.
Please see below roster.
Roster Split- 38.30/48.00
About the OrganisationLife 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 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
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
In order to be compliant successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and an International Criminal History Record Check, if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia in the last 10 years.
A NDIS workers screening check is also required, and a current Victorian Driver's Licence is essential.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this opportunity.
Benefits:
Pay rates between $32.38 - $35.52 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
We are an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity, and equality
An opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
Up to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice and $2600 annual meal & entertainment card