Casual Community Support Worker - Northern Suburbs

Incluso Services; City of Banyule; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing subsidies for gym and yoga memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Team bonding events

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. As a Community Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of participants by providing compassionate care and support. This role offers the chance to connect deeply with individuals, helping them achieve their personal goals and aspirations. With a focus on wellbeing and community engagement, you will be part of a team that values inclusion and diversity. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and responding to their needs.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with personal care, meal prep, and social support.
• Forge strong connections with participants to understand their needs.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication Skills

Physical Aptitude

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability

Minimum 2 years industry experience

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certificate

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

Are you ready to join Australia's newest service provider that puts both participants and staff first?

Be part of the Incluso Service journey, where we are aiming to become Australia's leading service provider in accommodation, respite, and support services.

At Incluso Services we are focused on "Building the World that we Want" and as such, ensuring that people with a disability are well cared for and can access high quality community engagement services. Our mission is to help people with a disability and their families to be more independent and have greater choice and control over their quality of life.

We're excited that we are looking to expand our team and we're on the hunt for great Community Support Workers.

The Role

We're on the lookout for experienced, reliable, dedicated, compassionate, and empathetic Community Support Workers to join us in a casual role, making a difference by supporting our participants in reaching their aspirations and leading fulfilling lives.

What you'll be doing:

As a Community Support Worker at Incluso Services you will be working within the community to support the day-to-day needs of our participants such as providing personal care, meal preparation, domestic assistance, social support, transport, and personal development. You'll have the opportunity to forge strong connections with your participants, gaining insight into their needs, preferences, and goals. This understanding will enable you to provide tailored support, empowering them to accomplish what truly matters to them.

What you'll bring:

• A passion for people and a genuine interest in responding to the needs of others
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with individuals.
• Transferable skills in providing care with compassion, empathy, and resilience
• Physical aptitude to perform various manual tasks with ease

What we would like you to have:

• Authorised to work in Victoria
• Valid Victorian Driver License
• An understanding of the NDIS, disability, and community services sector
• Certificate III Individual Support/Disability or studying towards the qualification will be highly regarded for these positions
• Minimum 2-year industry experience
• Ability to actively navigate and adapt to change
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid/CPR Certificate

Benefits

What we offer:

• We care about your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we offer wellbeing subsidies that provide discounts on gym, yoga, and Pilates memberships
• We offer an Employee Assistance Program for support and because time out is so important
• We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work

If you're viewing this ad and don't quite tick off the whole criteria list BUT you're keen to take on a new challenge and you think you'd be a great fit at Incluso Services, we encourage you to take that leap and hit the "Apply" button.

Apply today and help us in building an organisation that celebrates all, where inclusion is second nature, and where everyone is heard.

When you join Incluso Services, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, Indigenous people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting