Disability Support Workers. Permanent Part Time - Burwood Apply now Job no: 504082
Employment type: Part Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Disability
About the roles: We are looking for 2 Disability Support Workers for Part-time opportunities for our Group home in Burwood. You will be providing active support & engaging with 5 female residents who have complex support needs, & behaviours of concern. Some manual handling requirements are also necessary. You will be required to participate in daily bus runs, taking residents out to and picking them up from day placements.
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask that only Female applicants apply. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance. You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you. Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Key Responsibilities Include: Provide quality direct support to service users in line with their support needs, the program they are accessing, and all support plans including the service users Individual PlanIncrease the service users' skills through independence, personal growth and development through the provision of active support and their enhanced participation as a valued member of their communityImplement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for service usersAssist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users' development of social networks and inclusion in community activitiesActively provide residents with night time routine and support as required.Skills & Experience Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent Disability related qualificationA current Senior First Aid (level 2) CertificateA commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilitiesThe ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal PlanAustralian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for these roles.Roster Splits: In order to be compliant, successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and an International Criminal History Record Check; if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia in the last 10 years.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for these positions, in accordance with relevant Public Health Orders across all States and Territories. In these circumstances, evidence of vaccination will be required prior to an offer of employment.
To be considered for these roles you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Pay rate starting from $28.18 per hour + penalty rates. Varies based on qualifications and length of experience.Non-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discountsOn-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environmentWork for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations.How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any general enquiries, including requests to view the roster lines (not applications) please contact ******.
Advertised: 12 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2024 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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