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SalaryJoin the Family at Challenge Community Services: Be a Hero in Someone's Life as a Disability Support Worker
JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREER
Challenge Community Services is more than just a workplace; we're a community that champions diversity, inclusivity, and most importantly making a difference. We wholeheartedly welcome applicants from all walks of life, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Why You Should Read On:
- Passionate about empowering people with disabilities or mental health needs?
- Ready to face challenging but rewarding scenarios with calm and rationality?
- Excited about flexible working hours and added perks like extra paid leave?
The Role: More Than Just a Job
As a Disability Support Worker, you won't be clocking in and out. You'll be embarking on fulfilling journeys each day to make real impacts in the lives of our high-needs clients. Whether it's helping someone discover a new skill or just being there to listen, your work here truly matters.
What We Require from You:
- Strong Communicator: an individual who is empathetic, autonomous, adaptable, collaborative, shows respect, demonstrates active listening, clear and open communication, and can maintain confidentiality, is culturally competent, and has advocacy ability.
- Resilient & Self-confident: Ready to tackle any challenges that come your way, providing quality care and support to individuals who need it the most.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Word & Outlook.
- Shared Values: collaborative, supportive attitude, reliable, problem-solver, accountable, conflict resolving ability, committed, a team player, autonomous, self-aware.
- Flexible: a professional development and continuous learning attitude and being open to shift work, sleepovers, weekends, and working public holidays.
- Licenses and Checks: Current Australian Driver's License and willingness to undergo background checks, including but not limited to First Aid Certificate, Police Checks, NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check.
- Salary Packaging Options (if eligible): competitive pay rates: Keep more of your hard-earned money.
- Entertainment/Meal Card (if eligible): Extra perks for your leisure.
- Flexible Hours & Extra Leave: Balance work and life like a pro.
- Career and Development Pathways: build a career with us through training and career progression.
- Celebrate You: Enjoy a day off on your birthday!
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Annmarie McNulty via email
Annmarie.McNulty@challengecommunity.org.au
Closes: 29th January 2024
When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the essential selection criteria as part of your application.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.
