Disability Support Worker Ararat

VMCH; Ararat; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work culture

Wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport access

Private health discounts

Job summary

VMCH is seeking empathetic Disability Support Workers to deliver high-quality care and support for clients in our community programs and direct care services. You will help with activities of daily living while honoring individual choices within the community.

Roles cover direct care, group activities, and development of support plans, requiring certificates in disability support, strong communication, and a commitment to person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge in the Disability sector.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patience and sensitivity.
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to reach their goals through direct and group activities including community access.
• Provide individual personal care services.
• Perform domestic duties such as cleaning, shopping and cooking.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and updating client-focused support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Person-centered care

Education

Certificate III Individual Support

Certificate IV Disability

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Position Title

• 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
• Providing individual personal care services
• 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
• Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
• 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.