AddressJoin our Dynamic team at North Foundation!
As a Disability Support Worker, you will directly impact the lives of others by supporting them to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives! We are looking for passionate Support Workers who possess outstanding communication skills and can deliver our company values through the quality of their work. Our purpose is to create inclusive communities which continuously empower and support each other in achieving a holistic life.
North Foundation is a registered NDIS provider that provides core support to NDIS participants across the greater Melbourne (Naarm) region.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 support to individuals, taking a strength-based and person-centred approach whilst ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
• Supporting individuals with personal care such as dressing, feeding and medication administration as per their care plan.
• Supporting individuals with domestic tasks such as cleaning and cooking,
• Supporting individuals to exercise their choice and control by engaging in activities that align with their interests and goals.
• Transporting participants to and from appointments and activities.
• Providing overnight support when required.
Skills and Experience
• Prior experience in individual support or similar (preferred but not essential).
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex situations with confidence and integrity.
• Proven ability to support participants with a range of varied needs, inclusive of social and personal impacts, physical, neurological, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities.
• Confidence in supporting participants with use of assistive technology.
• Uphold comprehensive communication skills between the participant, their supports, and the in-office client coordination team.
• Display strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem solve, decision make and work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise client privacy and security in line with the NDIS Code of Conduct.
• Comprehensive written communication skills.
• Commitment to supporting participants to progress and work towards their goals through a focus on capacity building.
Essential
• Reliable vehicle, unrestricted Victorian drivers’ licence, and comprehensive car insurance.
• Certificate III in individual support.
• Satisfactory police check.
• Working with children clearance.
• NDIS workers screening.
• First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
Benefits
• Competitive salary and weekend rates.
• In-house induction and ongoing professional development.
• Reporting directly to the client coordination team, supportive and knowledgeable management.
• Work phone for client contact.
• Flexible hours and prioritisation of work-life balance.
If you are wanting to join a fun and supportive team while making a real difference in people’s lives, click ‘apply’ now!
North Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
