Disability Support Worker

VMCH; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging options

Salary packaging with potential for ↑‑

Flexible, family-friendly work culture

Wellbeing initiatives

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fitness Passport access

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

VMCH is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for casual positions in the Southeast Melbourne area. You will deliver direct, high-quality, person-centred care to clients living with a disability, empowering them to live their life with choice.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure a safe, positive environment and exceptional care. You will support clients with autism, epilepsy and behaviours of concern, and will work across rostered shifts including mornings,

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability is required.
• Experience supporting clients with autism is essential.
• Extensive experience in Disability Support and knowledge of the Disability sector.
• Passion for providing ‘person centred care’.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse with understanding, patience and sensitivity.
• NDIS Check, WWC and current Level 2 First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Ability to roster across weekdays, weekends, mornings, afternoons and sleepovers.
• Must have a Current Victorian Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients in the Southeast area.
• Support clients with autism, epilepsy and behaviours of concern.
• Collaborate with the care team to maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and their families.
• Contribute to professional development and ongoing care improvements.

Skills

Experience in disability care

Autism support experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Person-centred care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

• Experienced Disability Support Workers Casual positions
• Southeastern area - week and weekend shifts
• Provide meaningful care and support to our clients
• Great team environment, Competitive Salary with NFP Salary Packaging options

The position

As a passionate Disability Support Workers required for direct care casual positions in the Southeast area to provide high-quality person-centred care to our clients living with a disability, empowering them to live the life of their choice. 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!

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

You will be an experienced Disability Support Worker supporting clients with Autism, epilepsy and behaviours of concern. You will have excellent communication skills and build relationships easily with clients.

What’s required

• Certificate IV in Disability
• Experience supporting clients with autism - essential
• Extensive experience in Disability Support and knowledge of the Disability sector
• Passion for providing ‘person centred care’
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• 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
• NDIS Check, WWC and Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Ability to work a roster weekday, weekends, morning, afternoon, and sleepover shifts.
• Must have a Current Victorian Driver’s License.

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 passion for 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

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