Disability Support Worker

Care For You, Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For You is recruiting a Disability Support Worker for roles across inner and outer Melbourne. You will provide high-quality, one-to-one attendant care to clients with SCI/ABI in their own homes, and communicate effectively with families and teams.

We offer flexible hours, rostered shifts 4 weeks in advance, 24/7 support from Care Managers, specialised training by industry experts, and recognition for carers who go above and beyond.

Qualifications

• Previous 1:1 attendant care experience for SCI/ABI is highly valued but not essential.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid & CPR certificates required.
• Driver's Licence and own vehicle preferred.
• A relevant Disability qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential.

Skills

1:1 care support

Communication skills

Listening skills

Independent work

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR certificates

Disability qualification or equivalent

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Disability Support Worker

Melbourne, Australia

Reference: 6943853

• Roles available across inner and outer Melbourne
• Flexible hours to suit
• Pay rates between $36-$80p/h
• Long and short shifts available, rostered 4 weeks in advance
• 24/7 support from our team of Care Managers
• Specialised training by industry experts to set you up for success
• Great pay, vouchers and certificates for carers who go above and beyond

Who are we looking for?

You are a genuine, caring, reliable carer who has a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our clients. You enjoy working independently with clients and their families as well as in a team environment. You have excellent communication and listening skills and can take direction from clients.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience providing high level 1:1 attendant care support for SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) & ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) injured clients is highly valued but not essential
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid & CPR certificates
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle preferred
• A relevant Disability qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential

We are looking for carers who share Care For You values and are willing to go the extra mile for our clients.

About Care For You

Care For You are proud to be an accredited provider of exceptional specialist Spinal & Acquired Brain Injury (SCI & ABI) care for clients living in their own homes.

If your experience aligns you can expect a phone conversation with our team as every application is reviewed by a real person who understands the role.

"I'm really proud to work for Care for You... I can't take all the credit here - the real credit goes each and every one of your staff at Care
for You with their amazing communication in keeping us informed."

Recipient of the Outstanding Performance Certificate, Support Worker Liz Nigro (working at CFY 3.5 years)