Disability Support Specialist — Empower Independence

Melba Support Services Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Ongoing learning and development

Career pathways across services

Supportive leaders and collaborative团队

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Meaningful difference every day

Job summary

Melba Support Services (Melba) is hiring Disability Support Workers in Melbourne to help people with disability live meaningful, self-directed lives. You will work across Supported Independent Living, individual supports and community participation to promote independence and choice.

Join a not-for-profit team that values learning, career pathways, supportive leaders and a strong commitment to human rights, inclusion and person-led practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, aged care or community services is valued but not essential.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check in place.
• Working with Children Check current or willingness to obtain.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Availability to work a range of shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to people with disability to promote independence and choice.
• Assist with daily living activities and community participation.
• Support health and wellbeing, including medication assistance where required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records and report changes.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality, person-led support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

Melba Support Services (Melba) is hiring Disability Support Workers in Melbourne to help people with disability live meaningful, self-directed lives. You will work across Supported Independent Living, individual supports and community participation to promote independence and choice.

Join a not-for-profit team that values learning, career pathways, supportive leaders and a strong commitment to human rights, inclusion and person-led practice.