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Bunji's mission is to empower all people to live fulfilling and independent lives. We are committed to ensuring that people living with disabilities and their carers are connected to the most effective personalised support they need… and that's where you come in!
We are a diverse organisation, and we are looking for people from various backgrounds and walks of life to join the team.
Our Disability Support Workers are passionate about really getting to know the people they support and helping them to live their very best lives.
Who we're looking for!
As a growing organisation, we have a number of roles for in-home and community-based Disability Support Workers. We are looking for team members with previous Disability Support experience (including Behaviours of Concern Support, Complex Needs Support, Capacity Building Support and Personal Care), but we are also open to applications from those who will fit in with our culture, have transferable skills, are willing to learn and give things a go as well as a genuine interest in making a difference.
The services we provide to support Participants with disabilities (at various levels of complexity and age groups) are focussed on meeting the identified goals of the individual whilst promoting choice and control. These services range from Complex Needs and Behaviours of Concern support, including personal care and manual handling, through to Social Groups, Community Participation and Employment Transition activities. We provide relevant training and support appropriate to the individuals we support and your current skill level, so anyone with a willingness to learn about and support our participants' needs will also be considered.
The most important thing to us, is that you are someone who fits in with the values and vision shared by our Participants, their support network and our team! At Bunji we value Trust and Respect, Collaboration and Teamwork, being Outcomes-focussed, Innovative and Proactive.
We are looking for people who can work consistent but flexible hours that suit our Participants. Generally hours are between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, but may also include evenings and weekends where needed.
So, if you think Bunji sounds like the place for you, please apply by providing a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the attributes we are looking for.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A great attitude with a genuine interest in helping others
- An understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and a commitment to providing quality support with a focus on the participant's choice, control and dignity
- The ability to work independently in an unsupervised environment
- Previous experience in a similar role (desirable but not essential)
- A valid Drivers Licence
- Access to a reliable registered vehicle with comprehensive vehicle insurance
- A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
- A Smart Mobile Phone with Internet access
- A minimum of three COVID-19 vaccination doses and are willing to obtain the Influenza vaccination annually
Our team members enjoy:
- Working in a supportive environment in a position that offers variety and flexible working hours
- Making a difference to someone’s life, with the opportunity to empower people with disabilities in our communities
- Access to our Move Well, Eat Well wellness program including a free Savvy Fitness Outdoor Membership and subsidised meal program
- Employee Referral (Refer a Friend) Scheme
- Paid travel time between participants, and reimbursement of travel kilometres during shifts
Bunji is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Bunji isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
