At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities in daily living tasks and promote their independence.
- Company: Support Your Way, a compassionate organisation dedicated to disability support.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Join a rewarding career helping others live their best lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with disabilities preferred; empathy and communication skills are key.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 $ per year.
Support Your Way is seeking motivated support workers to join our growing personal care team for persons with disabilities within the Melbourne Metro - North-East. Support Your Way is an organisation that seeks to ensure every person with disability is supported to be living their best lives, tailored to their own individual experience and needs.
Support workers promote a person with disability’s independence in the community, supporting them in their daily living tasks. These tasks may include:
- Transferring and manual handling
- Domestic assistance
- Social support
- In-home personal care
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Transport
At this time we are seeking staff with a particular skill set. The successful applicant will show confidence and diligence, reliability and have experience or understanding of neurodivergency. We are looking for someone with clear English, reliability and experience or willingness to learn with mobility aids such as various forms of wheelchairs as well as a hoist for manual handling.
Please note, these shifts will be conducted at a participant's home and/or out in the community.
Preferences of Support Workers:
- 3+ years experience with transferring and positioning/manual handling
- Proficiency in English, with strong communication skills and active listening for instructions
- Experience with Cerebral Palsy
- Experience with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Experience with ASD
- Experience with implementing a PBSP
- Medication credentialed to support participants with medical administration and monitoring of Blood Sugar Levels and Blood Glucose Levels
- Compassionate, empathetic, understanding and exhibit self-initiative
- Professional background in medical or allied health areas would be advantageous
- Comprehensive Car Insurance is desirable
- Willingness to travel beyond 30 minutes to assist participants
- Demonstrating commitment to taking on shifts of all duration both short and long hours
Requirements:
- National Police Check
- Full Australian Driver’s License
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- DHS Working with Children Clearance
- NDIS Workers Screening Certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals - Through NDIS Quality and Safeguard commission
- Supporting Effective Communication - Through NDIS Quality and Safeguard commission
- Certificate of Medical Administration
- Infection Control Training
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 (third booster required)
- Commitment to undertake in-house training and professional development as required
- Reliability and flexibility to work a variety of shift times and travel long distances where necessary
- Prior experience in support worker roles is preferred, but those with less experience are also encouraged to apply.
An excellent opportunity to be involved in a rewarding career, and join a team that is dedicated to the values of the disability community. We match support workers to participants based on the individuals' preferences to develop a healthy working relationship.
About Support Your Way:
Support Your Way is a team where the majority of its staff have lived experience of disability, and first-hand knowledge of disability support. We provide a range of disability and NDIS-related services such as in-home support, social support and social groups and support coordination.
Disability Support Worker – Remote employer: Support Your Way Disability Services
Support Your Way is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values lived experience. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, comprehensive training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working remotely across Melbourne Metro - North-East. Join a passionate team where your skills and compassion can truly shine, contributing to the independence and well-being of those you support.
Contact Details:
Support Your Way Disability Services Recruitment Team
