Residential Support Worker - Grovedale

Above award rates with generous allowances and leave entitlements
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Permanent part time role based in Grovedale - 38.75 hours per fortnight

**About us**:
At Gateways, we all have one thing in common: the passion to support people with a disability and make every day better. The Gateways Support Services vision is to provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team in Grovedale.

**What's in it for you?**
- Salary packaging option to increase take-home pay
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Collaborating with a supportive, caring, and passionate team
- Accessible and approachable management
- Extensive training opportunities, including positive behavioural support and ethical response.
- 2-day induction program

**About the role**:
In the capacity of a Residential Support Worker, you will provide extensive support to individuals with disabilities within a residential setting, covering tasks such as personal care, meal assistance, hoisting, and transfers.

**At Gateways we work on a fortnightly, Week 1/ Week 2 roster, our work weeks run Thursday to Wednesday. Roster details are below**:
**Week 1**:
Thursday: 6:30am - 9:00 am (2.5 hours)
Sunday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm (5 hours)
Monday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm (5 hours)
Tuesday: 6:30am - 9:30 am (3 hours)

**Week 2**:
Thursday: 6:30am - 9:30 am (3 hours)
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm (5 hours)
Monday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm (5 hours)
Tuesday: 6:30am - 9:30 am (3 hours)
Wednesday: 2:45 - 10pm (7.25) & sleepover

**Let's talk about you!**
Do you have a strong dedication to helping individuals lead fulfilling lives, excellent problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a keen desire to be a part of and enhance a positive workplace atmosphere? If so, we encourage you to get in touch with us!

**Please note that the following compliance documents are required if successful for the role**:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
- NDIS Workers Orientation Module (certificate of completion)
- Employee Working with Children Check (Victorian)
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- Valid Victorian Driver's License
- Qualification in Disability, Community Services, Social Work or equivalent (desirable)
- Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in Gateways leadership, governance, and culture. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. We have vigorous recruitment and screening processes for all employees and volunteers._