Disability Support Worker

VMCH; Ararat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work culture

Wellbeing initiatives

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

VMCH is seeking Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality care to clients in community programs and direct care services in Victoria. You will support activities of daily living while honoring individual choices and preferences within a community setting.

Responsibilities include facilitating community access, assisting with domestic duties, and helping to develop and review client-centered support plans. A collaborative team and commitment to person-centred care are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate or equivalent in Disability support.
• Experience in disability sector and person-centred care.
• Current first aid and required checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care for daily living activities.
• Support engagement in community access and group activities.
• Assist with domestic tasks including cleaning, shopping and cooking.
• Develop, review and update client-centred support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Teamwork

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate III Individual Support or Certificate IV Disability

Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children’s Check

Job description

• Provide meaningful care and support to our clients
• Support quality of life and be supported by a great team
• Competitive salary NFP Salary packaging

The position

As a Disability Support Worker at VMCH, you’ll provide high standards of care to our clients supporting activities of daily life while supporting individual choices and preferences within the community.

We have vacancies for Disability Support Workers in our Community Programs and Direct Care service areas.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

Highly focused on person-centred care, the support you provide will assist with ensuring a safe and positive environment for our clients. The collaboration and motivation you provide will work to ensure the care we provide is even more exceptional!

Our Disability Support Workers (DSW) provide services which may include:

• Supporting clients to reach their goals through direct and group-based activities including community access and engagement
• Perform a range of domestic duties including cleaning, shopping and cooking
• Assist to develop, review and update support plans that are achievable and client focused

What’s required

• Certificate III Individual Support or Certificate IV Disability or similar
• Experience and knowledge in the Disability sector
• Knowledge of and respect for the rights and choices of clients and their families
• Person-Centred approach to providing care and services
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to people with understanding, patience and sensitivity
• Strong commitment to service and care, team focused and supportive of colleagues
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to people with understanding, patience and sensitivity

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More about us

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive.

For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection. Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and the necessary screening checks. Kindly note we do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.

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.

For the latest VMCH roles, also visit https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs/search