AddressCome and join our growing team in South Melbourne, Victoria where we are recruiting for ongoing Casual Disability Support Workers.
Let's start with the perks:
Work for a true values-based organisation making a difference to people living with a disability.
Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) on top of a competitive casual hourly rate from $40.26 per hour!
As well as:
- Access to professional development and in-house training opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities - we love to promote from within
- Experience a supportive culture and working environment
- Access to our employee assistance program – because life happens
About you:
We are currently searching for our newest team members to join our team in South Melbourne, Victoria with casual positions available.
You will:
- Have passion to provide a high quality of support to our participants that encourages independence, individual abilities, community participation and quality of life.
- Effectively implement individual support plans to maximise participant outcomes and attainment of goals.
- Be knowledgeable on NDIS compliance, standards and processes of practice.
- Be able to work in a supportive team environment but also have the ability to work as an individual, critically think and make informed decisions.
Let us tell you about the roles:
In this role you will provide participants with high quality support and care that addresses individual needs and enhances independence, abilities, community participation and quality of life in support of the participant's individual goals and aspirations.
The role of a Disability Support Worker varies day-to-day, and will be a mix of working with participants to engage in social and recreational activities, participate in daily personal care and household activities, maintaining participant health and wellbeing, and following individual care plans to support the participants in enhancing their independence and achieving their individual goals.
This is a job that makes a real difference in people's lives. We want you to bring your whole person to work – your compassion and resilience, and also your sense of humour and creativity.
What is essential?
- Unrestricted drivers licence in the state in which you wish to work.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
- Current first aid and medication certificates; or a willingness to obtain.
What is desirable?
- An appropriate qualification, which is recognised by Possability and is relevant to the work required to be performed.
- Previous experience in a relevant industry, service or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required.
What’s next?
For further information about this role, please contact Emily Kemp: Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist on 0447 887 ***.
To access a copy of the position description please visit: https://possability.com.au/careers/ , click 'positions vacant' and navigate to the relevant vacancy.
If you are ready for your next role, looking for a career change or wanting to join a values based organisation, please hit the apply button and attach your resume and cover letter by 5pm Friday 31st May 2024.
Possability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where every person can feel safe and participate in meaningful work. We are committed to workplace diversity and encourage employment applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To ensure that all clients and vulnerable people are protected, all employees are required to hold a current NDIS check, National Police check, Working With Childrens Check and be vaccinated against covid-19.
And finally a little more about us:
Possability is a leading Australian non-profit, values-based organisation delivering a range of individual and flexible support options for people with a disability across Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland. Services include supported accommodation, employment, training, respite, and support for children & young people with a history of adversity.
Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.
