Disability Support Worker

• Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available 
• Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges

Disability Services offer tailored support services and products to people with disability and their families. Disability is a dynamic and growing area with the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). People with disability and their families choose the support they need, who will provide it and what price they will pay.

MCM provides several programs tailored to participants with complex support needs. MCM provides high quality, community-based shared accommodation and community support for people with a disability using contemporary principles of person-centred planning/support. The teams support people to achieve their personal goals/aspirations and to actively participate within local communities.

The Disability Support Worker (Complex Care) assists and supports people with disability to achieve their individual goals, aspirations and participation in the community to become as independent as possible.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Support people with personal needs, daily living requirements and community access, including the attendance of people’s appointments and activities of daily living, and where appropriate the documentation and communication of these in the Out-of-home Care environments.
• Understand the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its relevance to the residents.
• Facilitate and support formal and informal communication for the people we support and their relationships ensuring the person’s needs and concerns are addressed and acted upon in a timely manner.
• Work together with the immediate team and others to develop, implement, monitor and review residents’ planning episodes involving annual Person Centred Plans (PCP)/Individual Support Plans (ISP), weekly activity schedules, Behaviour Support Plans (BSP), Health Plans and Risk assessments as required.
• Monitor and evaluate residents’ progress towards achieving their NDIS plan and participate in developing and implementing strategies to continue working towards achieving the plan.

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

• Current First Aid Certificate Level 2 (including current CPR)
• Satisfactory completion of NDIS Support Worker Module and DHHS Fire Safety Online Training
• Demonstrated experience working with people with behaviours of concern and behaviour support strategies
• Internet-enabled device for Time & Attendance when working offsite.
• Experience working within a residential setting and/or working with people with disabilities with complex support needs.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the Disability Act 2006, the guiding principles of the State Disability Plan and other relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Other skills and/or experience such as key word sign, positive behaviour support, etc. that would support the delivery of support to people with disability.

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: 28 July 2024, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. For assistance with your application please email: ***********@mcm.org.au

We are a leading not for profit, purpose-driven organisation that offers a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Family Services, Palliative Care and Education.  

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.