At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapy services to empower clients with disabilities and support their personal goals.
- Company: Scope, a leading provider of disability services in Victoria and NSW.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, paid training, flexible leave options, and mental health support.
- Other info: Join a mission-driven team committed to inclusion and empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability services and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.
We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals.
Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.
About the role
- Provide therapy service to clients on a needs bases whilst building on their strengths and developing suitable long-term solutions
- Deliver goal directed therapy services to children and young teens, or older teens and adults dependant on your scope of practice.
Services will be provided collaboratively with significant others to support a person's wellbeing, function and community participation in a range of environments.
- Support clients across a variety of clinical settings to develop and review individual therapy and support plans, ensuring goals are meaningful, meet the needs of the individual and reflect their personal goals
- Provide informative and current information to clients around valuable services to maximize their ability to make informed choices
About you
- You truly believe in our mission to enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen
- You are an experienced clinician and have relevant experience in disability services
- You are committed to human-centred approaches, strength-based practices, and supporting inclusion and participation
- You have excellent communication skills and are a team player
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must provide the following
- Current Driver's License and your own vehicle
- You are a current practicing member with AHPRA or a peak professional body
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and Working with Children's Check (Employee)
- Valid Australian working Rights and an international Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than (1) year within the last 10 years.
- Scope as an employer
At Scope, we celebrate our people by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to the following benefits:
- Salary Packaging Employees can salary package up to $15,900 per year, allowing you to pay for everyday living expenses (e. g., rent, mortgage, groceries, petrol) before tax-maximising take-home pay.
Additional meal & entertainment packaging options may be available (~$2,600 per year).
- Purchased Leave Scheme Access to additional leave options beyond the standard entitlement, giving flexibility for personal time or rest.
- Paid Orientation & Ongoing Training New starters receive a paid orientation program, with continued skills development and career progression opportunities across therapy, support work, and more.
Currently we award our staff up to $1500 (annually) for PD additional to the internal PD provided.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing services—to support you through both work and personal challenges.
- Smart Spending vouchers
Access a wide range of discounted Instant Vouchers (e. g., Coles, Kmart, JB Hi-Fi) via the app "Smart Spending".
Save purchased vouchers securely in your digital wallet, even if you're offline, ready to use in-store or online
Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - We commit to respond to every applicant.
Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose!
Occupational Therapist in Bendigo employer: Scope Nsw
Scope Nsw is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities, focusing on their wellbeing and participation in daily life. The company offers a supportive work environment that values collaboration and personal growth, providing employees with the chance to make a positive impact in the community.
