Community Support Worker - Bendigo

Lifely; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifely in Bendigo is seeking experienced Community Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to participants with disability. You will support independence, assist with personal care, domestic tasks and community activities, and follow BSPs as required.

Applicants must have availability at least three days per week (Saturday shifts favored) and be prepared to work casual hours, including mornings and afternoons.

Qualifications

• Experience providing person-centred care for participants with complex needs.
• Ability to follow Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and maintain dignity and safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community support to build independence.
• Assist with personal care, domestic tasks, transport to appointments and activities.
• Contribute to participant goals and life-skills development.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Disability Services / Aged Care / Individual Support / Home and Community Care

Job description

Location: Bendigo
Award Level: SCHADS Level 2.1
Job Ad Number: CSW1

Take your skills; improve on them; apply them in ways you never thought possible

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Community Support Workers with good availability and a passion for providing high-quality, person-centred complex care to our participants in Bendigo.

As a Community Support Worker, you will support individuals living with disability to build independence and participate in life. Support may be provided in the home or out in the community and can include personal care, domestic tasks, social engagement, transport to appointments and activities, and skill-building.

Applicants must have previous experience following Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), as well as confidence and demonstrated experience providing personal care. You will need to be comfortable supporting participants with complex needs while maintaining a safe, respectful and person-centred approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing organisation. Remuneration commencing at$45.28 per hour for casual employees.

Availability Required

Applicants must be available for at least three days per week, with Saturday availability preferred. Most shifts are shorter in duration and are mainly offered during the following time slots:

• Weekday morning shifts: 7:00am-9:00am
• Weekday afternoon shifts:3:00pm-6:00pm
• Flexible availability across Saturdays and Sundays

Please include your availability as part of your application.

About Us

Lifely supports people of all ages living with a disability. We provide information and support to enable people to make their own choices and decisions, ensuring each person can expect the best possible outcomes according to their circumstances, needs and aspirations.We offer one on one support and group programs, designed to meet personal goals and improve life skills.

The ideal candidates for these positions will have:

• A qualification or experience in Disability Services/Aged Care/Individual Support/Home and Community Care or similar field.Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in supporting people with complex needs and support requirements
• Strong ethics and genuine approach towards participant dignity and safety and Work Health and Safety.
• Adaptability, flexibility, resilience and respond positively to change.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Dedication to their job and their team.
• Good presentation and a professional attitude.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificates
• NDIS Orientation Certificate
• Driver Licence
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Current Vaccination Certificate
• Proof of Right to work in Australia

For further information, please contact Human Resources on (03) 5441 1*** or *******@lifely.org.au.

Please note that our current systems do not send out application submission confirmation to candidates. If you wish to confirm details or follow up on your application status, please contact our HR team.

Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.