Disability Support Worker - Bendigo

CareChoice Group Ireland; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Access pay as you earn it

Employee wellbeing support

Scholarships and training

Job summary

CareChoice is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Bendigo team. You will support participants with quality services, safeguarding and capacity building to promote independence and inclusion in the community.

Duties include 24‑hour complex supports, supported independent living, community access and transport, as well as domestic and personal care, with a strong emphasis on building on individual strengths.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Certificate IV in Disability or similar.
• Minimum 12 months experience working with clients that have complex care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Building on individual strengths and enabling Participants to reach their goals.
• 24-hour complex supports
• Supported Independent living
• Community access and transport
• Domestic and Personal care

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Disability Care

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

About The Role:

CareChoice are currently looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who are interested in joining our team in Bendigo.

We are looking for people willing to provide quality services and safeguards to our clients with an emphasis on skill and capacity building to encourage independence and confidence for meaningful and active inclusion in society.

A day in the life as a Disability Support Worker with CareChoice, may see you supporting our Participant with:

• Building on individual strengths and enabling Participants to reach their goals.
• 24-hour complex supports
• Supported Independent living
• Community access and transport
• Domestic and Personal care

About You:

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Certificate IV in Disabilityor similar
• Minimum 12 months experience working with clients that have complex care requirements

Benefits and Culture

CareChoice is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at CareChoice, including:

• Flexible work options and additional leave benefits
• Access your pay as you earn it
• Scholarships, career development and ongoing training including secondments and RIde-A-Long Program
• Employee wellbeing support, including EAP and free flu vaccinations
• Discounts across shopping, travel, entertainment, insurance and more
• Employee recognition rewards programs

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

Our Values

• People, First
• Brilliant Together
• Bring Our Best. Always
• Relentless Optimism

Our Commitment

CareChoice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care. The CareChoice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service.