Support Worker (MDSP)

Multicultural Services Centre WA; South Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to enhance the lives of individuals in their Multicultural Disability Services Program. This role involves providing essential in-home support, facilitating community engagement, and fostering positive relationships with consumers. Ideal candidates will possess a person-centred approach and a passion for helping others. Multilingual abilities are a plus, especially in languages like Bosnian, Serbian, and Vietnamese. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the disability sector is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support including meals, cleaning, and personal care.
• Assist consumers in community activities and maintain relationships.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Building supportive relationships

Multilingual communication

Engagement with families

Mentoring

Education

Certificate in individualised support

Tools

NDIS check

COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Job description

MSC is seeking to employ experienced and committed Support Workers (SW) to work in our Multicultural Disability Services Program (MDSP):

What you’ll be doing:

1. Providing in-home support including preparation of meals, cleaning, personal care, and more;
2. Assisting with participating in community activities/events of their interests;
3. Ensuring that the consumer’s dreams, goals, and abilities are promoted, developed, and achieved;
4. Providing safe transport support to enable service users to access community and social activities;
5. Facilitating the development and maintenance of relationships with family, friends, and service providers;
6. Providing mentoring support.

We are looking for people that:

1. Can build a positive supportive relationship with the consumer;
2. Are committed to a person-centred approach in their work;
3. Are passionate about supporting people;
4. Can speak multiple languages with a current need for Bosnian/Serbian, Karen/Burmese, Vietnamese, and Auslan.

Things that matter to us:

1. Certificate in individualised support (highly desirable);
2. Previous experience working in the disability sector (highly desirable);
3. Ability to engage and work from a respective framework for people/families supported;
4. An understanding and/or experience of the needs of people from CaLD backgrounds;
5. Valid WA driver’s license and a reliable private vehicle;
6. Hold COVID-19 vaccination certificate;
7. Hold or be prepared to obtain an NDIS check;
8. Ability to work independently and show initiative.