Disability Support Worker - Casual - Bairnsdale
Disability Support Worker - Casual - Bairnsdale
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
About Us
For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disability. We are a registered provider who focus on supporting people to dream big embrace life and do what they choose and value.
Our commitment to human rights for all people living with disability underpins everything we do. We support people to achieve the goals they choose and live the life that they want the person comes first!
Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.
About the Role
Melba Support Services are actively recruiting Disability Support Workers to join our team on a Casual basis in the Bairnsdale.
You will provide support in out Supported Independent Living homes in the area and work alongside an engaged committed and expert team to ensure the people we support lead happy and fulfilling lives.
At Melba our culture supports and frameworks are all built on a foundation of human rights and zero tolerance for the abuse or neglect of people with disabilities. You will join an organisation truly committed to the people we support our community and the people that work with us.
What Youll do
- 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 like cleaning cooking and washing
- Administer medication
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in support work is advantageous but not required
- Certificate IV in Disability is advantageous but not required
- 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 COVID-19 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 human-rights values-based not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disabilities 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.
- Access Not-for-profit salary packaging.
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.
Employment Type
Gig
