AddressDo you love working with people living with a disability?
Do you thrive in a challenging environment?
Do you want to work for a successful, highly regarded, and well-established local disability service provider?
We are expanding our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Bendigo and seeking a team of dedicated, passionate, and committed Residential Support Workers to provide direct care to our Supported Independent Living Participants.
The successful candidates will be part of a team providing 24/7 individual support and care to Participants, contributing to a person-centred care model that goes above and beyond. Every day you will be making a positive difference and building a relationship with a Participant. You’ll be given ongoing personal and professional development opportunities in a positive and supportive workplace culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing organisation. Remuneration commencing at $32.21 per hour part-time employees plus salary packaging to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status). Part-time employees are required for a minimum of 30 hours per fortnight and Residential Support Workers receive five weeks annual leave.
Availability is required for at least 4 days during the week/weekend from 3pm until 10pm with at least 2 of these days requiring overnight shifts (non-active) from 3pm until at least 9am the following morning.
The ideal candidates for these positions will have:
- A qualification or experience in Disability Services/Aged Care/Individual Support/Home and Community Care or similar field. Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong ethics and genuine approach towards participant dignity and safety and Work Health and Safety.
- Adaptability, flexibility, resilience and respond positively to change.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Dedication to their job and their team.
- Good presentation and a professional attitude.
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!
You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR Certificates
- NDIS Orientation Certificate
- Driver Licence
- Comprehensive Car Insurance
- COVID vaccination (including first booster)
- Proof of Right to work in Australia
How to Apply:
Submit your application via Quick Apply on Seek, or on our website.
Please include:
- Job Ad Number: RSW-BGO
- Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description located on our website: https://lifely.org.au/opportunities/jobs/
- Resume
- Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)
- Indication of availability
For further information, please contact Human Resources on (03) 5441 1*** or *******@lifely.org.au.
Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
