Australia Job Openings

Life Without Barriers

Disability Support Workers. Permanent Part Time

Melbourne

PART TIME

September 19, 2024

Job no: 504077
Employment type: Part Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Disability

About the roles:
We are looking for 3 experienced Disability Support Workers for this Part-time opportunities to support our residents. You will be providing active support & engaging with individuals who have High physical support needs.
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 service users
Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users’ development of social networks and inclusion in community activities
Actively provide residents with their daily routines and support as required.

Skills & Experience

Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent Disability related qualification
A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate
A current unrestricted Driver Licence
A current NDIS Worker’s 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
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for these roles.

Roster Splits:

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. These are exciting opportunities 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.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for these positions, in accordance with relevant Public Health Orders across all States and Territories. In these circumstances, evidence of vaccination will be required prior to an offer of employment.
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.

Benefits

Pay rate starting from $28.16 per hour + penalty rates. Varies based on qualifications and length of experience.
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 enquires, including requests to view the roster lines (not applications) please contact john.mcgrath@lwb.org.au .
Application close Midnight Thursday 3rd October.

Advertised: 19 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Oct 2024 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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