Disability Support Worker

We are currently looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Ballarat. The role involves providing quality services to participants who are funded by NDIS. This position offers flexible hours, a higher pay rate. We are looking for applicants with relevant qualifications, experience.

If you are working in aged care as a PCA we encourage you to apply as well. 

About the company:

Care AU is well established company, provides support services across Melbourne and Perth. 

Our mission is to provide quality, sustainable and flexible services that empower people who need support most. We do achieve this by providing support and nursing services in the community.

Responsibility 

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals to support people with disability. You will make different in some one's life by providing support to participant. 

All successful applicants will knowledge NDIS code of conduct.

•  Act with respect for individual rights to freedom of expression, self-determination, and decision-making in accordance with applicable laws and conventions.
• Respect the privacy of people with disability.
• Provide supports and services in a safe and competent manner with care and skill.
• Act with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
• Promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of supports and services provided to people with disability.
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against, and exploitation, neglect and abuse of, people with disability.
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct

Requirements 

- Certificate III/IV in Disability/Aged Care/Individual Support or equivalent industry related qualification

- Previous experience in aged care and/or disability is preferred

- Current Victorian Drivers’ License

- Current fully comprehensive insurance on your private vehicle (to be used for work purposes)

- Right to work in Australia 

- Current NDIS Screening check or willingness to complete is a MUST

- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills,

- Ability and willingness to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to a person’s home or place of residence, other services, community groups, and other community settings

- Understanding of Work Health & Safety requirements

- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate

- Working with Children (WWC)