Casual Disability, Youth & Community Support Workers – Expression of Interest

Multicultural Consulting Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual/on-call shifts

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) seeks expressions of interest from qualified disability, youth and community support workers for casual assignments across northern and western Melbourne. Join our network to provide person-centred care, daily living assistance, and trauma-informed support to people with diverse needs.

Opportunities may include short shifts of about 10 hours, with flexible weekday and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in disability support, youth work, residential or therapeutic care, or related community services.
• Certificate IV or recognised equivalent in disability, youth work, community services or related fields.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance for applicable roles.
• First Aid and CPR certification as required.
• Full driving licence where required.
• Satisfactory police and reference checks.
• Induction and any required specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred care and assistance with daily routines and personal care.
• Follow individual support plans and trauma-informed practices.
• Support emotional wellbeing, independence and participation in activities.
• Respond appropriately to behaviours of concern and incidents within your training and workplace procedures.
• Maintain clear progress notes and incident records.
• Work collaboratively and protect privacy, dignity and safety.

Job description

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced disability, youth and community support workers for potential casual assignments across northern and western Melbourne.

About The Opportunities

Join our network of reliable care professionals supporting people with diverse and complex needs. Potential assignments may involve disability support, youth and residential care, therapeutic and trauma-informed support, daily living assistance and positive behaviour support. Work may be offered on a casual, intermittent or on-call basis, including occasional shifts of approximately 10 hours, depending on service requirements.

What You May Do

• Provide respectful, person-centred care and assistance with daily routines and personal care.
• Follow individual support plans and trauma-informed practices.
• Support emotional wellbeing, independence and participation in activities.
• Respond appropriately to behaviours of concern and incidents within your training and workplace procedures.
• Maintain clear progress notes and incident records.
• Work collaboratively and protect privacy, dignity and safety.

MCS welcomes applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.

Requirements

Relevant experience in disability support, youth work, residential or therapeutic care, or related community services.

Depending On The Assignment, Requirements May Include

• A relevant Certificate IV or recognised equivalent qualification in disability, youth work, community services, child, youth and family intervention or another accepted discipline.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance for applicable roles.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification as required.
• Full driver's licence where required.
• Satisfactory police, reference and other pre-employment checks.
• Relevant specialist training and completion of required induction.

Some assignments have specific mandatory qualifications and accredited training requirements, which will be confirmed during screening.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work safely within a team. Flexible weekday and/or weekend availability, reliable travel to northern or western Melbourne and availability for occasional shifts of approximately 10 hours are sought.

Benefits

• Be considered for potential casual support and care assignments suited to your qualifications and availability. Apply your skills in meaningful work through an organisation that values diversity and inclusion. Assignment details and pay rates will be confirmed before any offer.