Disability Support Workers – St Arnaud

At McCallum, we partner with our customers to create their best lives.
As a Residential Support Worker you will provide assistance with daily living supports in our residential home settings. Our accommodation services operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  No two days are the same and can include:

• encouraging and promoting the customer’s personal choice and control, empowering them at all times.
• accompanying on outings and chosen activities like shopping, social events, appointments, work etc.
• assisting them with personal hygiene, showering, dressing etc
• providing and/or assisting with, all aspects of daily living including household duties such as cleaning, washing and cooking, getting up in the morning through to going to bed at night.

This role involves the requirement for sleepovers and weekend work. 

We are looking for individuals who:

• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills
• Take accountability and can be trusted to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Are available to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings and weekends. There is also the requirement to work sleepovers as part of a rotating roster.
• Are creative and pro-active with regards to how you provide support, always striving to improve experiences
• Understand and champion positive behaviour support practices

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will also ideally have:

• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry experience
• A valid Victorian Drivers License
• NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate
• Full COVID-19 vaccination as we are Authorised Workers.

About McCallum

McCallum has a proud history of providing integrated disability services in the Ballarat & St Arnaud Communities for almost 70 years.  To learn more, visit our website at www.mccallum.org.au

We value everyone’s unique contribution, and support a culture where individuals of any background feel included and confident bringing their whole selves to work.  We enable and empower each other to achieve. To work with us, you will need to live our values too.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position please complete the following steps

1. Head over to our website at www.mccallum.org.au/careers and click on the ‘Current Vacancies’ button
2. Click on the position you want to apply for and then click ‘Apply Now’
3. Complete the application form and upload your resume

You will also find a copy of the position description on the site.

For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Leigh Cooksley, Executive Manager St Arnaud & Customer Coordination on 0438 159 ***.

We are currently accepting direct applicants only, please no agency referrals.