Disability Support Worker - South East Melbourne

About Us:

Caring Australia is a registered NDIS provider that implements the highest quality of support that is tailored to individuals with any disability.

So you are passionate about supporting the care, independence and enrichment of those living with disability? But have you walked a mile their shoes? We have and this is what sets Caring Australia apart. Work with us and you will gain career experience and insights that can only come from first-hand knowledge of living with disability. We go above and beyond to give our service recipients all the care they need to support their lives and lifestyles.

We are on a mission to offer those living with disabilities:

• More support
• More empowerment
• More connection
• More independence
• More value from NDIS plans.
   

  The role:
  We are seeking committed Disability Support Workers for ongoing shifts in Dandenong, Noble Park, Endeavour Hills, Pakenham, Clyde, and surrounding suburbs in the South Suburbs of Melbourne. If you have experience in Disability Support, this job may be great for you!

  Ongoing shifts with various times available.

  Only apply if you are willing to travel to above areas.

  Essential criteria:
   

• Minimum of 12 months paid experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Current National Police Check clearance no older than 6 months.
• Must have High Manual Handling Skills e.g. transferring people with hoist.
• Must have High Challenging Behaviour skills such as physical and verbal aggression, absconding, self-harming.
• Willing to obtain required certificates to excel as a Support Worker
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance.
• Comprehensive car insurance is essential.
• Covid-19 fully vaccinated.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Employment Working with Children’s Check.
• Two relevant, professional and industry related reference checks.
• Valid Victorian Working with Children Check and Driver's License.
• Availability to work a 7-day roster which will be a combination of shifts including mornings, afternoons, active night shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Valid Driver License and your own, reliable vehicle (compulsory)
• Access to a vehicle with comprehensive car insurance 
• ABN Requires

 Qualifications & experience:

• Qualifications such as a Certificate III in individual Support (CHC3315), Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33015) or Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115). 
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
• NDIS Orientation
• Previous work experience in aged care, disability, home and community care or nursing

Benefits of working for Caring Australia
 

• Ongoing shifts.
• Work close to home.
• 24/7 support team.
• Dedicated recruiter for your streamlined onboarding experience.
• Online self-service portal – simple and intuitive documents management.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Trainings available.

  
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or apply directly, please call 1300 554 555. Alternatively click the “Apply Now” link. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please note: potential candidates will need to hold work rights in Australia, sponsorship not available.