Casual Disability Support Worker
Casual Disability Support Worker
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Do you enjoy working in a diverse and dynamic workforce
Do you have a passion for supporting people with disability to lead a more independent life
Do you share our values of Integrity Connectedness Individuality and Courage
About us:
We are The Bridge Incorporated! We are a progressive innovative and valuesbased organisation that provides a variety of support services to individuals with disability and young people experiencing disadvantage across the Northern and SouthEastern suburbs. The Bridge was founded by community to address the gaps facing locals with a disability and more than fifty years later we are as committed as we were then to our mission of transforming lives through empowerment choice support advocacy and connections to home work and community and pursuing our vision of a connected society where people of all abilities achieve their full potential!
Were growing! Were dynamic! Were seeking great people with passion and an innovative edge to join us. Were seeking Disability Support Workers for our Day Services Your Supports and Getaways programs at The Bridge with immediate work available (following onboarding procedures) as well as shifts starting in the new year.
About our services:
The main objectives of the role is to provide high quality supports to participants in a variety of activities in the community and at home whilst promoting independence and inclusion in the community and our services include Day Services Your Supports and Getaways.
Our Day Services are located across about North and SouthEastern suburbs and we are currently seeking Support Workers to join our Dandenong Springvale South Narre Warren Berwick Pakenham and Cranbourne locations. Here we support our participants to work towards their NDIS goals while providing individual and group support including personal care manual handling and behavioural support. Service hours are between Monday and Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm making it great for achieving a work/life balance. Better yet no day is the same! One day you might be providing 1:1 support to a participant the next you may be supporting a group on a cooking program or at rock n roll dancing! One thing is for sure you wont be bored! Our staff are friendly and inviting and our Service Coordinators who manage the Day Services have a wealth of industry experience and knowledge making for a great atmosphere for further learning and support!
Our Your Supports Team offer support to our participants on an individual or group basis which may involve inhome support such as assisting with duties around the house and undertaking of daily routines or supporting them to be out and about hitting the gym park shops events and more! Some shifts are transport focused and involve shuttling* participants to and from their destinations which is ideal for those who have limited availability or only able to commit to short timeframes. Our Getaways Team is involved with facilitating holidays weekends away and day activities for participants providing the opportunity for respite and social engagements of which both participants and Support Workers have a lot of fun! Working within the Your Supports and Getaways Teams is a great option for those seeking flexibility in their lifestyle as this underpins the nature of the service. Both services support participants across the SouthEastern suburbs and may be in either a one on one setting providing individualised support Some participants require assistance on a onceoff basis whilst others may have ongoing and more regular support needs over a period of time depending on the needs and goals of the participant and as such there is the opportunity to be involved in whatever capacity you are able to commit to! Whether your preference is working throughout the week or weekends mornings or nights our Your Supports and Getaways Teams have shifts for you with Your Supports providing support all week around and our Getaways Team active from Friday to Sunday!
We are especially interested to hear from applicants who have experience with clients with who require personal care manual handling and transferring processes travel training and behaviours of concern; as well as those interested in early morning shifts! .
What our Support Workers need to come onboard:
All of our staff members at The Bridge will share our commitment to upholding dignity independence and empowerment when supporting people with disabilities.
Selection Criteria for the role is as follows:
Certificate III or IV in Disability or a social service/health related course (minimum)
Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Working With Childrens Check (desirable)
Ability to work with a broad cross section of people with varying degrees of support requirements and behaviours of concern
The ability to promote independence and encourage participants in pursuit of achieving their individualised goals
Flexibility and adaptability
A welldeveloped ability to problem solve think creatively and outside of the box
Demonstrated ability to comply with safety processes and procedures
Ability to remain calm and seek appropriate support and guidance when required
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Sound computer skills in MS Office and using mobile applications as well as experience using Client Management Systems
Ability to build rapport with a range of individuals from participants to families to other staff and leadership
Current and valid Victorian drivers licence
Comprehensive car insurance is essential for our Your Supports services as driving participants in your vehicle is required.
Why join The Bridge
In addition to be able to offer a fun and dynamic culture in which every day is different we are also able to provide the following perks:
Salary Sacrificing benefits
Free Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Support and mentoring from experienced leaders and team members
Discounted Health Insurance
A flexible work environment
Being part of a socially conscious organisation that values Individuality Courage Integrity and Connectedness!
How to apply:
At The Bridge we are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications.
We also prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff students and volunteers and participants and as such appointment to the position is subject to the following:
Completing and maintaining a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check over the course of employment
Providing two satisfactory references checks
Providing evidence of holding the right to work in Australia.
If you meet the following criteria we would like you to introduce yourself and tell us a little more about you and your experience and why you would be suited to these roles. Please submit a current resume ad coverletter detailing your skills and experience.
Applicants who have applied to our Casual Disability Support Worker Day Services or Casual Disability Support Worker Your Supports and Getaways Job ads in the past four months need not apply.
Questions about the process of role can be addressed to our People and Capability Partners via the following
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The Bridge Connects is a service of The Bridge Inc. Reg. A0033971H
Employment Type
Part-Time
