Disability Support Worker

Jewish Care Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging – not-for-profit

Purchased leave options

Employee Assistance Program

Reward & Recognition Program

Ethos Day – Jewish history & culture

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Jewish Care Victoria is seeking a Disability Support Worker to help participants live with independence and connection through Short Term Respite (STR) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) in southeast Melbourne. You will support daily living, community participation and behaviour support, building meaningful engagement.

The role offers secure hours, supervision and professional development within a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability and current Level 2 First Aid.
• Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• A strong understanding of person-centred active support and inclusion principles.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to build supportive relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Experience in disability support, including daily living assistance, behaviour support strategies and community participation.
• The ability to maintain accurate records, follow policies, uphold boundaries and contribute to a safe, empowering environment.
• Flexibility to work a mix of day, afternoon, weekend and sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with day-to-day service delivery for clients accessing Short Term Respite (STR) and Supported Independent Living (SIL).
• Assist with daily living activities and facilitate community participation.
• Provide positive behaviour support and assist in decision-making for participants.
• Maintain meaningful engagement, independence and connection for clients.

Skills

Cert IV Disability

Driver's license

Person-centred support

Communication skills

Disability support

Record keeping

Shift flexibility

Job description

Step into a role where you truly make a difference supporting participants to live with independence and connection.

Disability Support Worker – SIL/Respite

• Casual roles and permanent part-time roster lines available
• Conveniently located in Southeast Melbourne (Caulfield, Malvern, Mentone & Elsternwick)

In this role, you’ll play a key part in day-to-day service delivery for clients accessing Short Term Respite (STR) and Supported Independent Living (SIL). You’ll support individuals with daily living, community participation, positive behaviour support and decision-making - ensuring each person experiences meaningful engagement, independence and connection.

As a permanent staff member, you will receive secure ongoing hours, regular supervision, professional development, and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with participants.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Certificate IV in Disability and current Level 2 First Aid
• Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• A strong understanding of person-centred active support and inclusion principles
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to build supportive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
• Experience in disability support, including daily living assistance, behaviour support strategies and community participation
• The ability to maintain accurate records, follow policies, uphold boundaries and contribute to a safe, empowering environment
• Flexibility to work a mix of day, afternoon, weekend and sleepover shifts

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career

• Salary Packaging– as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment
• Purchased leave options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture
• Learning and development–opportunities to progress in your career internally

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years.Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.