At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred support to empower individuals with disabilities in their daily lives.
- Company: CareChoice, a trusted provider of disability services since 2007.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering employee recognition programs.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support and experience with NDIS participants required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
About Care Choice
Care Choice is a trusted NDIS and TAC/Work Safe registered disability services provider, supporting people with disability and complex care needs since 2007.
We deliver high-quality, person-centered services across home care, residential care, community access, and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Our dedicated team is committed to making a meaningful difference through compassionate, high-quality support.
About The Role
Join our Geelong Support Worker team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.
Based across our 24/7 Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, you'll provide person-centred support that empowers participants to live as independently as possible and achieve their individual goals.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide tailored, person-centred support that promotes the participant's independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
- Assist with personal care, health supports, and day-to-day living activities in a respectful and professional manner.
- Perform manual handling and transfer duties safely, utilising prescribed equipment and following established support plans.
- Facilitate community engagement, appointments, and meaningful social and recreational activities.
- Build a positive and trusted relationship with the participant while upholding their choice, control, and dignity.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively regarding any changes in the participant's needs, health, or wellbeing.
About You
- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or a related discipline).
- Minimum 2 years' experience supporting NDIS participants with complex support needs, including personal care and manual handling.
- Experience supporting clients with Behaviours of Concern.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Valid Victorian Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Availability to work the ongoing roster outlined above.
Benefits and Culture
Care Choice is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at Care Choice, including:
- Flexible work options and additional leave benefits
- Access your pay as you earn it
- Scholarships, career development and ongoing training including secondments and RIde-A-Long Program
- Employee wellbeing support, including EAP and free flu vaccinations
- Discounts across shopping, travel, entertainment, insurance and more
- Employee recognition rewards programs
From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.
Our Values
- People, First
- Brilliant Together
- Bring Our Best. Always
- Relentless Optimism
- Our Commitment
Care Choice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care.
The Care Choice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service.
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Disability Support Worker – Geelong employer: CareChoice
CareChoice is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful work and employee growth within the disability support sector. With a hybrid working model based in Mulgrave, employees benefit from flexible arrangements while engaging in hands-on HR business partnering that directly impacts the lives of those we support. Our collaborative culture fosters professional development and encourages innovative solutions to complex people challenges, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
