Compassionate Disability Support Worker — Part-Time Chelsea

Life Without Barriers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Melbourne is seeking a female Disability Support Worker for permanent part-time roles at Chelsea, supporting two women in neighbouring homes. You will tailor support to individual needs, providing practical and person-centred assistance.

You must be comfortable with dogs, follow person-centred plans, and help clients pursue goals while maintaining records and advocating for client choice and independence. First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disability.
• Must be comfortable around dogs.
• Able to commit to a permanent part-time roster.
• Ability to read the room and adapt support style to individuals.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Follow person-centred support and behaviour plans.
• Facilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activities.
• Maintain thorough record keeping.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Advocate for client choice and control.

Skills

Experience with disability services

Active support

Comfortable around dogs

Permanent part-time roster

Adaptive support style

Manual handling & personal care

First Aid & CPR certificate

Job description

Life Without Barriers in Melbourne is seeking a female Disability Support Worker for permanent part-time roles at Chelsea, supporting two women in neighbouring homes. You will tailor support to individual needs, providing practical and person-centred assistance.

You must be comfortable with dogs, follow person-centred plans, and help clients pursue goals while maintaining records and advocating for client choice and independence. First Aid/CPR certification is required.