Disability Support Worker

Salelane HealthCare is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Workers with experience in mental heath to join our team and share our goal to empower people to live better, more independent and happier lives in their own home in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs and within their community.

Be part of a dynamic and passionate team making a real difference to the lives of the people we care for.

What’s on offer:

• Continuous industry training & development
• Flexible working environment
• Above award pay
• Mileage reimbursed when traveling during and between Client Services

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cranbourne, Melbourne

Endeavor Hills, Melbourne

Frankston, Melbourne

Clyaton, Melbourne

South Eastern Suburbs

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Personal Care Assistance (Low & High Care)
• Can be trained if no previous experience
• Community Access (Transport Assistance, Recreational Activities, Social Support Outings, Shopping Assistance)
• In-Home Social Activities
• Supporting your clients in progressing towards their goals
• Light domestic assistance

The Right Candidate:

• Will be living in the local area and surrounding
• Have honest love of people with a person-centred nature.
• A genuine desire to support people to live the life they want to, in their own home.
• Respect for the rights, dignity and ability of others.

Essential (must have)

• Drivers License & own reliable vehicle (must have)
• National Police Check (less than 3 years old)
• First Aid Certification
• Smartphone with internet access
• Ability to commit to ongoing client schedules and willingness to work flexible hours (mornings and/or nights)
• Ability to work independently in a one-to-one environment
• Experience in Personal Care Assistance (Male or Female)

Desirable (highly regarded)

• Certificate III or higher in Age Care / Individual Support (Desirable but not essential)

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glen Waverley VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Mount Waverley, VIC
• South eastern suburbs, VIC

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: $35.00 – $60.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person