Disability Support Worker

Wallara Australia; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Meal and entertainment allowance

Professional development

Career pathways

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wallara Australia is seeking Casual Disability Support Coaches for our Live (Accommodation) division in Melbourne’s South-East. You’ll support residents to live independently, assist with daily activities, travel to work, and participate in the community and recreation.

Shifts include morning, afternoon, weekend and sleepover options. You’ll need experience supporting people with disability, strong communication and documentation skills, and a commitment to person-centred care, WHS/EEO, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability and varying support needs.
• Commitment to person-centred support and community inclusion.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Certificate III or IV in Disability is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live independently in their homes.
• Assist residents to travel to work and engage in the community.
• Support recreation activities of residents' choice.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Adhere to WHS, EEO and relevant legislation.

Skills

Disability support experience

Person-centred support

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

IT/computer skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Disability

Job description

Join Our Team – Casual Disability Support Coaches

Wallara is currently recruiting casual Disability Support Coaches for our Live (Accommodation) division.

We operate across multiple locations in Melbourne’s South-East, including Casey, Dandenong, and the Mornington Peninsula area.

In our Live division, you’ll support residents to live independently and confidently in their homes, travel to work, engage in the community, and enjoy recreation activities of their choice.

Please note: Shifts include morning, afternoon, weekend, overnight (sleepover), and public holiday shifts. Availability across these times is essential to be considered.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience supporting people with disability and varying support needs
• Passion for empowering people with disability to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to person-centred support, community inclusion, and advocacy
• Strong administration, written communication and computer skills to ensure accurate and timely documentation
• A resourceful and innovative approach to creating opportunities for the people we support
• Experience implementing individualised plans
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation
• Certificate III or IV in Disability is highly desirable.

Must haves

• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Professional development and training
• Career opportunities and pathways
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa and more!

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South-East. Every day weprovide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities.We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, toexplore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara?

Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

• Be creative and push the boundaries
• Think client first
• Do the right thing
• Together we make a difference
• Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

Recruitment process

Your application will be reviewed against the position requirements. If shortlisted, we’ll contact you by email or phone to arrange a phone screening interview. If you progress beyond the phone screening, we’ll invite you to a formal in-person group interview.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you have questions or need adjustments, please contact*********@wallara.com.au

While we will consider all requests, availability may depend on what can reasonably be provided.

Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.