Disability Support Worker - Casual

ABOUT THE ROLE

Title: Disability Support Worker
Location: Northcote + Camberwell, Victoria
Salary: $36.22 - $39.53 per hour + 25% casual loading + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions

In this role, you will be providing active support to some of our wonderful clients within our Community Support Programs, in Camberwell and/or Northcote. Our clients really enjoy participating in the activities that we have on offer, so we are looking for support workers who are also open to participating in these activities alongside our clients, including; swimming, bowling, cooking and catching public transport to access the community and various events.

You will be supporting and encouraging our clients to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals set within their NDIS support plans.

The role can be incredibly rewarding as you are an integral part of their journey towards 'Better Days, Ever

More about the role:

• Multiple casual positions available
  • Shifts primarily available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 3pm
  • Options of additional shifts as required
  • Flexibility of shift times between 8.30am - 3.00pm
• Join a knowledgeable, supportive, and fun team, who are passionate about the community and the clients we support
• Support our clients to participate in activities including swimming, bowling, cooking and catching public transport to access the community and various events.

At Able Australia we offer:

• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings)
• Access to Beny Rewards, offering online discounts to hundreds of stores, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, Flights and more!
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays)
• Instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• Positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

Essential:

• Availability to work across both locations of Northcote and Camberwell
• Passionate about supporting others to live their best lives and achieve their goals
• Experience providing support to another person: Disability, Aged Care, Early Childhood, Community, or Allied Health
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +)
• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check / willingness to obtain
• Valid First Aid & CPR.

Highly regarded and desirable:

• A relevant qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Allied Health, Mental Health or working towards it
• Auslan skills.

ABLE AUSTRALIA

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, and Queensland.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving 'Better Days Every Day'.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your resume in PDF format.

Please view the Position Description via the Job Attachments Tab, on the application.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted via email will not be considered and must be lodged through the specified application process.

If you have any further questions, please contact our Careers Team at ••••@ableaustralia.org.au