Senior Disability Day Services Practitioner Location: Colac Brand: Community, Residential & Pathways Date Posted: 12 Sep 2024 SENIOR DAY SERVICE SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
Job No: 1292
Location: Colac
Classification: From $37.35 per hour (Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019 – Level 3, Flexible Band 3.)
Employment Status: Part-Time – Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 3:30PM - 35 hours per week. Additional hours as required.
Hey You!
Are you passionate about helping others? Want to work while the children are at school? Already an experienced support worker? Then come join the team at genU! We are looking for a Senior Day Service Support Practitioner
to join our longstanding, purpose-driven, and values-based organisation to make a real difference in people's lives! As a Senior Day Services Support Practitioner,
you will support our clients to undertake a range of daily tasks including personal and self-care, eating and maintenance of personal hygiene. You will be proactive in promoting community inclusion through following up on community-based opportunities for our participants, based on their interests and hobbies. You will also assist our clients to participate as much as possible in community activities. You will plan, conduct and review activities designed to increase social and community participation. You will also assist with daily operational site requirements with opportunities for personal growth and skill development! The role will operate within genU's Participate Business Unit, which was established to facilitate innovative, client-centered programs with a focus on building skills that will assist in achieving our participant's goals!
genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following: Increased Leave Days:
30 days of Annual leave (10 more days
than industry standard) 15 days
Personal Leave (5 more days
than industry standard). Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing:
24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health. Increase your Take Home Pay:
Non for Profit - Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits. Employee Discount Program:
save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI. Study Scholarship:
all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. Employee Referral Program:
refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.
About You!
Our ideal Senior Day Services Support Practitioner
will: Previous experience in the disability sector, including knowledge of providing client choice and self-directed support. Work effectively with program members who have high physical needs and/or challenging behaviours implementing manual handling assessments and/or positive behaviour support plans. Have effective leadership skills; Have strong interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal & written communication, flexibility & resilience; Be able to work both autonomously & as part of a team; Have efficient planning, time management & organisational skills; Have the flexibility to work across several sites within the region; Enjoy helping others achieve their goals and personal growth.
You will need the following:
Certificate IV in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent; Current First Aid and CPR; Current and Valid Australian Driver's Licence;
genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role or if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Vanessa Haslem on
or 0448 578 503 #J-18808-Ljbffr
