Disability Support Worker.
Casual - MelbourneApply now Job no: 504809Employment type: CasualLocation: MelbourneCategories: DisabilityAbout the role:We are looking for casual Disability Support Workers to work as part of our team in our group homes.
We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a difference and are eager to learn and grow in the role.You will be providing active support and engaging with residents who have complex support needs and behaviours of concern.
Experience in managing behaviours of concern and an interest in mental health is preferred.
Requirements of the role may include manual handling, participation in daily transport runs, taking residents out for community participation, and general daily activities.Flexibility and availability are vital in this role.
Shifts may be offered at short notice and can commence as early as 6.00am and end as late as 10.00pm.
Shifts will vary in duration from 3 hours to longer.Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission.
Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life.
If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia.
We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness.
We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.Key Responsibilities Include:Provide quality direct support to service users in line with their support needs, the program they are accessing, and all support plans including the service users' Individual Plan.Increase the service users' skills through independence, personal growth, and development through the provision of active support and their enhanced participation as a valued member of their community.Implement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for our clients.Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users' development of social networks and inclusion in community activities.Actively provide residents with night time routine and support as required.Skills & Experience:Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent Disability related qualification.A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate.A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities, and personal goals of people with disabilities.The ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal Plan.Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for these roles.In order to be compliant, successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and an International Criminal History Record Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia in the last 10 years.Pay rate starting from $28.18 per hour + penalty rates.
Varies based on qualifications and length of experience.Structured rosters.Non-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts.On-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment.Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations.How to Apply:Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.
For any general enquiries, including requests to view the roster lines (not applications), please contact ****** with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Application close: Midnight Friday 4th of April 2025.Advertised: 25 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 04 Apr 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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