Support Worker (Youth & Disability)

• Multiple Opportunities available in the North and Western suburbs of Melbourne.
• Short Shifts - School pickups and drop-offs, community engagement etc.
• Fantastic opportunity to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Ability Assist has several vacancies available for candidates who are willing to undertake short shifts (approximately 3-6 hours in length) within both our Child Protection and NDIS (Disability) services. Both roles require different qualifications, skills and experienced, which are outlined below.

Depending on the needs of the client, short shifts may include school drop-offs and pick-ups, transporting clients to medical appointments, attending sporting events, supporting clients to participate in a range of activities based on their hobbies, interests, and goals, assisting with the preparation of meals, undertaking domestic duties and personal care duties etc.

The shifts will normally be based in the North and Western suburbs of Melbourne. The days and hours will vary based on the needs of the client. The minimum hours that will be required per shift is normally 3 hours, whilst other shifts may be for 4, 5 or 6 hours for example. 

• Ongoing Training and Development.
• Study Leave for ongoing employees.
• Career Development Opportunities

• Supporting and engaging with clients who may have complex needs and/or behaviours of concern.
• Attending to personal care, domestic duties including preparing meals and cleaning as required.
• Supporting and encouraging clients to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals set out in their Support Plans. 
• Transporting clients to and from a range of different activities and services etc.

• Flexibility to work short shifts.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs and behaviours of concern. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and various stakeholders. 
• Must be compassionate, considerate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of the client.
• Ability to provide emotional support and capable of building trust and rapport with clients.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work well under pressure.

Working with Child Protection Clients

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or an equivalent qualification, in addition to the completion of the mandatory units for residential care workers.

Working with NDIS Clients (Disability)

• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent.

Both roles will also require the candidate to have:

• Full Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
• Employee Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Worker Screening check (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to safely transport clients. Use of personal vehicle may be required (km’s reimbursed).
• Comprehensive Car Insurance.

Ability Assist is a community based, social purpose organisation with a strong commitment to empowering people to enrich their lives for a brighter future. We are a highly experienced residential out of home care (OOHC) and NDIS service provider working across many diverse communities across Victoria. 

Established in 1994, in direct response to the deinstitutionalisation of disability and mental health facilities across Victoria, for the past 30-years, we have continued to provide a wide range of person-centred services for adults, children and young people, people with disability and/or complex care needs.

Our care ethos is underpinned by the principles of fostering independence, building skills and enhancing quality of life. We are deeply committed to delivering therapeutic, evidence-based, and holistic approaches to care, all aimed towards achieving positive outcomes for the people we support. Our passionate and dedicated staff actively choose to work with us, driven by a shared commitment to promoting empowerment, choice, and control for the people we support.

How to apply: Click 'Apply' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Seek website. you will need to upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this job along with your skills and experience. Please note that we wish to make it very clear that these vacancies are for short shifts only. 

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications Closing Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Early Applications encouraged.

If you have any particular questions regarding the position or would like a copy of the position description, please get in touch with Mitch Kane, HR Advisor at *******@abilityassist.com.au.