Disability Support Worker. Permanent Part Time - MacleodApply now Job no: 504563Employment type: Part TimeLocation: MelbourneCategories: DisabilityAbout the RoleWe are looking for 2 enthusiastic, client-focused Disability Support Workers to join our team in Macleod. You will be responsible for providing support with activities of daily living and developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Plans including personal care. In these roles, you will work to facilitate the delivery of quality services and achieve positive outcomes with and for the clients within the house.Supported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance.Please see below for the 2 x available position rosters.Fortnight 1 – 31:30 Fortnight 2 – 27:45Fortnight 1 – 41:00 Fortnight 2 – 30:45About the OrganisationLife Without Barriers offers prospective employees excellent career opportunities within the Disability Development and Support space. As an organisation at the forefront of the sector and a leading social purpose, not-for-profit organisation, we currently employ 8,200 employees in more than 530 communities across Australia. 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 programs 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 service users.Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users’ development of social networks and inclusion in community activities.Skills & ExperienceMinimum Cert IV Qualified in Disability, Community Welfare or similar.A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate.Hold or willing to obtain the NDIS workers screening check.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.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. A NDIS workers screening check is also required (where relevant to the role) and a current Victorian Driver's Licence is essential.You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this opportunity.Benefits:Pay rates starting from $28.16 per hour based on qualifications and experience + penalty rates.Non-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts.On-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment.We are an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity, and equality.An opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations.Up to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice and $2600 annual meal & entertainment card.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter - click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries (NOT APPLICATIONS) including persons with disability that require adjustments please contact rebecca.bakurski2@lwb.org.auApplications close at midnight on Wednesday 5th February 2025.Advertised: 22 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 05 Feb 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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