Empowering Disability Support Specialist (SIL) - Part Time

Melba Support; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Development opportunities

Career pathways

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Melba Support Services in Bairnsdale, Victoria, is seeking a Disability Support Worker (SIL) for a part-time role. You will help people with disability live meaningful, self-directed lives, delivering personalised support across SIL, ISA, STA and community activities.

No prior disability experience is required; a Certificate IV in Disability or Diploma in Community Services is highly regarded. You will need First Aid/CPR, NDIS screening, WWCC and a valid Australian Driver Licence.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support tailored to each person’s goals, preferences and needs.
• Assist people to participate in community, recreational, educational and employment-related activities.
• Provide practical day-to-day support, including personal care and daily living activities.
• Support health and wellbeing, including medication assistance where required and authorised.

Skills

Relationship-building

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Certificate IV in Disability / Diploma of Community Services

Job description

Melba Support Services in Bairnsdale, Victoria, is seeking a Disability Support Worker (SIL) for a part-time role. You will help people with disability live meaningful, self-directed lives, delivering personalised support across SIL, ISA, STA and community activities.

No prior disability experience is required; a Certificate IV in Disability or Diploma in Community Services is highly regarded. You will need First Aid/CPR, NDIS screening, WWCC and a valid Australian Driver Licence.