Disability Support Workers

Role type: Casual

Award: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010

Hourly rate: Depends whether it is residential & respite centre, after school program or complex needs

Location: Preston, Reservoir & Heidelberg

We have permanent positions available for Support Workers with experience supporting challenging behaviours.

You will deliver a variety of services to participants to support them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. You will aid with all aspects of daily living including meals, personal care, domestic activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities.

The successful candidate will:

• Work a variety of shifts over a 14-day cycle including active night shifts (10pm to 6am), mornings (6am to 10am), afternoons (3pm to 10pm) including some weekend work and public holidays.
• Support Prime Assist Services participants to live independently and reach their personal goals
• Create a positive environment for Prime Assist Services participants and yourself to enjoy. This could include outings, the odd trip to the movies, picnics in the park or footy and more
• Be very hands on, so suits active people who can safely perform manual handling including bending, lifting and transferring clients (with appropriate aids as required) and which is the norm
• Provide support with all aspects of daily living, including domestic duties, washing, cleaning, cooking
• Provide full support with all aspects of personal care, including but not limited to assistance to use the toilet, showering and personal hygiene, bowel care, meal assistance, medication, medical appointments

Essential Criteria:

• You must be available and have a commitment to working shifts across a 24/7 roster
• You have experience and/or education in supporting people with challenging behaviours
• You understand that consistency of roster and attendance enhances the services to clients who seek to work with staff they know and trust
• Our mission “to enable each person we support to live as an empowered and equal citizen” and our Scope approach resonates with you and inspires you
• You are committed to family and person-centred approaches, supporting inclusion and participation
• To be considered for this role, you must provide the following:
• Satisfactory National Police Check for ‘Employment in Disability’ (no more than twelve months old
• International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years
• Satisfactory Working with Children’s Check (Employee)
• Current Level 1 First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Driver’s License (if applicable)
• Australian Residency Status or valid Australian Working Rights

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy a range of staff benefits including flexibility to suit your work-life balance
• Continuous development and training
• Obtain competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• Purchased annual leave scheme and a locally based
• Be a part of a friendly team environment

Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Apply method:  Please upload your cover letter and CV at the bottom of the page and mention in message area which position you’re interested in.