Disability Support Worker - Part-time - Sale

• Permanent Parttime Opportunity

• Competitive salary on offer NotforProfit Salary Packaging

• Join a valuesoriented Human Rights Organisation

About Us:

For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disabilities that focus on supporting people to dream big embrace life and do what they choose and value. Melba is firmly grounded in upholding human rights and recognises that part of living a happy healthy life is being independent and being able to do the things that bring us joy. Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.

About the Role:

Melba Support Services are seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to join a Supported Independent Living home in Sale Victoria on a permanent parttime basis.

This is a dynamic sleepover model home supporting 5 adults with high support needs on a rotating fortnightly roster and a stafftoresident ration of three. Each individual in this home has their own unique personality preferences and care needs were looking for adaptable resilient team members committed to supporting them to lead fulfilling independent lives.

The people living in this home require specialised support including manual handling Stoma care epilepsy management and mealtime assistance. Some individuals also present behaviours of concern which makes this a challenging yet deeply rewarding role.

These individuals enjoy a range of activities from community outings like swimming walks and theatre shows to spending time with family and gardening. Community engagement is central to their lives and you will play an important part in ensuring they continue to access and enjoy these opportunities.

Were seeking someone who can provide both highquality practical support and meaningful connectionsomeone who contributes to a positive personcentred environment that fosters growth autonomy and joy.

Responsibilities:

• Implement support plans based on supported persons needs preferences and interests

• Help with all aspects of daily living from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night

• Aid people to get to their chosen activities like social events work and appointments

• Promote personal choice and control for the person

• Assist with personal care hygiene and household duties such as cleaning cooking and washing

• Administer medication

Qualifications and Experience:

• Cert 4 of Disability or equivalent qualification (Highly advantageous)

• Experience with complex behaviours

• Experience with psychosocial and neurological disabilities preferred

• Experience with manual handling

• A passion for enabling and working with people

• Desire for meaningful work and comfortable providing people with daily living support

• Willingness to learn new skills undertake ongoing training

• Willingness to work as part of a team

You will also bring with you or be willing to obtain*:

• NDIS Worker screening Check

• Working with Children Check

• Unrestricted Australian Drivers License

• Evidence of COVID19 vaccination status including booster

• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR

We can support you through the process of obtaining these if you dont already have them.

Why Join Us

We are a humanrights valuesbased notforprofit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disability to lead everyday lives of their choice if this resonates with you come join us!

Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact.

Enjoy onsite parking and other benefits.

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Ready to Make a Difference

Click Apply now and submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background ability ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation spirituality or religion.

First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a provider of supports and services to children Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that childrens wellbeing and safety comes first that they are supported to achieve their potential respected and protected from abuse and neglect.