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Disability Support Worker - Permanent - Northcote

Able Australia
Northcote, VIC
A$33.41-$36.46 p/h + super + salary packaging
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Part-time
On-site

Posted 19 hours ago


We are looking for empathetic disability support workers who take a person-centered approach when supporting people with disability.

In this role, you will be providing active support to some of our wonderful clients within our Day Programs, in Camberwell. 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, Every Day'.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

Essential:

  • The core roster is 2 days a week permanent, you will have the ability to pick up additional shifts over the week.
  • Experience providing support to others: Disability, Aged Care, Community, or Allied Health
  • Willingness to actively participate in activities we provide to clients, including swimming and assisting clients access the community via public transport
  • 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, or a willingness to learn
  • Experience with Tracheostomy, or willingness to learn

At Able Australia we offer:

  • Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings).
  • Able Rewards program offering instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
  • Discounts to Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
  • Collaborative and 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

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

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

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.

Please visit our website to view the Position Description at Disability Support Worker - Position Description.pdf

If you have any further questions please contact Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected]


About Able Australia

Mitcham, VIC, Australia
Telecommunications
501-1000 employees

Able Australia is a leading disability services provider supporting people with disability to live the life they choose.

Able offers a broad range of high-quality person-centred services across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT.

Established over 50 years ago we have grown from providing support to the deafblind community into an innovative and diverse organisation.

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