Disability Support Worker

The Inclusion Way

Disability Support Worker

• Casual / Part Time positions
• Based in Geelong

About Us

Operating in the Greater Geelong region, The Inclusion Way provides evidence & research based Disability Support services for children, teenagers and young adults to help them develop life-long skills which assist them with day-to-day tasks. 

Vision

We strive to create a safe, inclusive & fun community to support the social, physical and emotional needs of our clients and team. 

Mission

With early intervention & individualized support, we want our clients to develop lifelong skills to assist them in their day to day tasks. We envision our clients to be included, welcomed and actively involved within their local communities.

About the role

The Inclusion Way currently has vacancies for casual / part time Disability Support Workers. Disability Support Workers deliver safe, personalised and inclusive programmes which allow NDIS participants predominantly aged between 4 and 25 years old to learn & develop life-skills and fully participate in the community. 

As a Disability Support Worker with The Inclusion Way, you will help run group activities and provide direct care to individuals at various locations including participant's homes, the wider community and at The Inclusion Way’s centre in Highton during shifts from Monday-Sunday. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assisting with centre and community based group activities and excursions & personalised care at home. 
• Providing direct care to individuals e.g. personal care, medication administration, meal preparation & assistance. 
• Considering and managing risks to the health, safety & wellbeing of participants.
• Following organisational policies and procedures including completion of administrative tasks.
• Communicating & liaising with other staff and reporting to team leaders daily.

What we need

• A commitment in enhancing the lives of people living with a disability.
• Team player and initiative in supporting others. 
• Ability to adapt to different circumstances and changing priorities quickly and efficiently. 
• Calm & supportive nature.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Experience in a Support Worker / Allied Health / Educational role an advantage. 
• Currently pursuing further education in Allied Health / Disability Courses / Education / Social Work / Psychology an advantage. 
• Driver's License, Comprehensive Car Insurance & a reliable vehicle for client transportation. 
• Police and Working With Children checks. 
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain. 
• Mandatory Vaccine checks including Covid-19 and up to date Flu Vaccinations. 

What we offer

• The opportunity to positively influence the lives of our participants at home and in the community.
• Full training provided. 
• Potential for full time employment.
• Remuneration according to experience and qualifications.  
• Client transport reimbursement. 
• Fun, inclusive & supportive work environment.