Ndis Support Worker

EACH’s vision is for a healthy and inclusive community

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Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we’re one of the nation’s leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for over 45 years.

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Support Workers assist NDIS participants with complex and varied behavioural, intellectual, mental health and physical support needs in homes and communities.   

As part of our growing teams based across Melbourne Metropolitan Areas, we are looking for qualified Support Workers to drive positive change in the lives of people in our community.

CURRENT ROLES AVAILABLE:

• Northern Suburbs

What you’ll be doing  
No two days will be the same in this role, with support you provide including, but being not limited to: 

• Following and implementing individual Behaviour Support Plans to assist NDIS participants to maintain or increase independence and achieve identified goals
• Providing support services to Customers with complex needs (inc. mental illness, autism and epilepsy), helping them to build confidence, self-determination and communication abilities.
• Occasional clients will require assistance with personal care such as hoisting on and off beds, showering, meal prepping.

Along with your passion for supporting others, you will:

• Hold a minimum Cert IV in Individual Support (or equivalent) and/or combined with relevant experience
• Have substantial and demonstrated experience in managing complex behavioural support plans for clients who may have dual or multi diagnosis including intellectual, mental health concerns and exhibit additional behaviour of high concern – this would be preferred not required
• Bring your experience to support NDIS participants to achieve their personal goals and increase their personal capacity
• Hold a current state-based Driver’s License with a registered reliable vehicle 
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process 
• You will require a Police Check and current Victorian Working With Children's Check.

EACH offers a range of employee benefits including:  

• Professional supervision and access to evidence-based resources.  
• Opportunities for growth: EACH operate well over 200 programs and services which offer a variety of opportunities for career progression and development.  
• Maximise your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year Salary Packaging Info 
• Plus $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment. 
• Casuals receive 25% loading on top of base wage.
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.    
• Domestic Violence & Community Service Leave
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Public Holiday Substitution policy  

Next steps 
For more information, please contact Lee-Anne Barry via ******@each.com.au or for the Position Description.  

*EACH Commitments*

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.  

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.  For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.