Disability Support Worker.
Permanent Part Time - AshwoodApply now Job no: 504962
Employment type: Part Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Disability
About the role We are looking for a Disability Support Worker for a part-time opportunity for our group home in Ashwood.
You will be providing active support & engaging with the home's residents, 4 male and 1 female, who have complex support needs & behaviours of concern.
Experience and care managing behaviours of concern is preferred.
Some manual handling requirements are also necessary.
You may also be required to participate in daily bus runs, taking residents out to and picking them up from day placements.
Some community participation shifts are included for 2 of our residents, which would need to be accompanied by our staff.
Shifts commence as early as 6.45am and end as late as 08.30pm.
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.
House expectations include a desire to be part of a team, perform key worker roles including reports and adhere/participate in the house culture.
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 PlanIncrease 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 communityImplement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for clientsAssist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users' development of social networks and inclusion in community activitiesSkills & Experience Minimum Cert IV Qualified in Disability, Community Welfare or similarA current Senior First Aid (level 2) CertificateA current unrestricted Driver Licence and ability to drive a 9-seater bus.Hold or willing to obtain the NDIS workers screening checkA commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilitiesThe ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal PlanIn 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 (where relevant to the role) 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 starting from $28.18 per hour based on qualifications and experience + penalty ratesNon-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discountsOn-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environmentWe are an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity, and equalityAn opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisationsUp to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice and $2600 annual meal & entertainment cardHow to Apply Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit here for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
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Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 30th April 2025.
Advertised: 23 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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