Empowering Disability Support Worker - Part Time (SIL/ISA)

Melba Support; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Ongoing learning and development

Career pathways

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Melba Support Services in Cheltenham, Victoria, is seeking a part-time Disability Support Worker to help people with disability live meaningful, self-directed lives across SIL, ISA and other supports. You will provide personalised assistance, support daily living, promote independence and wellbeing, and work with families, teams and communities to deliver safe, person-led care.

Requirements include First Aid/CPR, WWCC, and a Certificate IV in Disability or Diploma of Community Services is highly

Qualifications

• Certification in disability support is required or highly regarded (Certificate IV in Disability or Diploma of Community Services).
• Experience in disability, aged care, community services or support work is not mandatory but valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to promote independence and daily living skills.
• Assist with community participation, education and employment-related activities.
• Support health and wellbeing, including medication assistance as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and work with the team to deliver safe, person-led supports.

Skills

Relationship-building

Reliability & flexibility

Independence & teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Diploma of Community Services

Job description

Melba Support Services in Cheltenham, Victoria, is seeking a part-time Disability Support Worker to help people with disability live meaningful, self-directed lives across SIL, ISA and other supports. You will provide personalised assistance, support daily living, promote independence and wellbeing, and work with families, teams and communities to deliver safe, person-led care.

Requirements include First Aid/CPR, WWCC, and a Certificate IV in Disability or Diploma of Community Services is highly