Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia

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Pakenham - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 22 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Disability Support Worker Pakenham Social Connections

At Scope we celebrate peopleand we are looking for an experienced disability support worker to join us in Pakenham.

Day program is where the magic happens! This position requires someone trusting engaging and zestful with a passion for supporting people to be independent and live their best lives.

Position details:

  • Position Title: Disability Support Worker
  • Work location: Scope Pakenham Social Connections
  • Employment type: Permanent Part Time
  • Hours of Work: Tuesday to Friday 9am to 3pm each week
  • Total Hours per Fortnight: 22

Whats in it for you:

  • Salary packaging benefits - $15900 of your salary is tax free.
  • Access to exclusive benefits & deals from over 500 popular retailers simply for being a valued Scope employee.
  • Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement).
  • Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues).
  • Our shifts run from9:00am to 3:00pm making them perfect for those needing to work during school hours.

What you will be doing:

  • Support adults with an intellectual or physical disability who attend our Scope day program.
  • Engaging in clients individualised or group programs hobbies and interests. This could anything from walks and exercise programs music art and crafts sports and games or following the clients lead.
  • Provide personal care respectfully if and when required.
  • Capacity build to maintain clients independence and encourage them to be active part of their community.
  • Promote choice and control using person centered active support.
  • Follow behavioural support & NDIS care plans
  • Ensuring to be a positive role model and bring a positive and engaging version of yourself!

Who is Scope:

Scope is one of the largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia supporting thousands of people with complex intellectual physical and multiple disabilities. We operate across Victoria and New South Wales through more than 425 service locations and support more than 5600 people.

At Scope we work together to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to belong and thrive.

View our stance on inclusion diversity and human rights.

We are committed to filling this role quickly so while this role has a closing date we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email

Please note:successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years a certified International Police Check from that country/countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.

Scope (Aust) is a 2024Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

Disability Support Worker Pakenham Social ConnectionsAt Scope we celebrate peopleand we are looking for an experienced disability support worker to join us in Pakenham.Day program is where the magic happens! This position requires someone trusting engaging and zestful with a passion for supporting ...
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Key Skills

  • Nursing Home Experience
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Direct Support
  • Computer Operation
  • Caregiving
  • Case Management
  • Special Needs
  • Training & Development
  • Child Protective Services
  • Experience with Children
  • Word Processing
  • Addiction Counseling