Residential/Community Support Worker

Do 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 are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and committed Residential/Community Support Worker to provide direct care to our SIL Participants. 

The successful candidate will be part of a team providing 24/7 individual support and care to residents living in SIL and participants requiring direct supports. 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 for part-time employees and $40.26 per hour for casual employees. The successful candidate will be required to work up to 2 overnight (non-active) shifts per week. 

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: RSW1 
• Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description: Residential Support Worker Position Description 
• 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 organization and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.