Address- Support people to live a meaningful life
- Part Time position based in Heidelberg Heights
- Great team environment, Competitive Salary with NFP Salary Packaging options
About the role
Our Disability Support Workers (DSW) provide quality care and support to people with disabilities to create and live the lifestyle of their choosing while empowering them to have a voice and achieve their goals. We currently have part-time positions for DSWs at our Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) house in Heidelberg Heights.
SDA Heidelberg Heights
SDA Heidelberg Heights is a group home that has two units that can house up to three residents each. Each unit has a shared bathroom, two bright and large open-plan living spaces, fully equipped kitchens, outdoor living areas and staff bedroom and bathroom. The house is located close to a wide range of amenities including Austin and Mercy Hospitals, Heidelberg and Rosanna Train Stations, Burgundy Street Shopping Precinct, Upper Heidelberg shops and a large variety of restaurants and cafes.
About you
To be successful in this role you will require:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience within the Disability industry
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Knowledge of and respect for the rights and choices of clients and their families
- A Person-Centred approach to providing care and services
- Basic level of computer and administration skills
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
- A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
- A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
- A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disability and the community.
About us
As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
