Do you love working with people living with a disability?

Do you thrive in a challenging environment?

Do you want to work for a successful, highly regarded, and well-established local disability service provider?

We are expanding our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Kerang and seeking a team of dedicated, passionate, and committed Residential Support Workers to provide direct care to our Supported Independent Living Participants.

The successful candidates will be part of a team providing 24/7 individual support and care to Participants, contributing to a person-centred care model that goes above and beyond. Every day you will be making a positive difference and building a relationship with a Participant. You’ll be given ongoing personal and professional development opportunities in a positive and supportive workplace culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing organisation. Remuneration commencing at $41.76 per hour for casual employees.

The ideal candidates for these positions will have:

A qualification or experience in Disability Services/Aged Care/Individual Support/Home and Community Care or similar field. Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.

Strong ethics and genuine approach towards participant dignity and safety and Work Health and Safety.

Adaptability, flexibility, resilience and respond positively to change.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Dedication to their job and their team.

Good presentation and a professional attitude.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

First Aid and CPR Certificates

NDIS Orientation Certificate

Driver Licence

Comprehensive Car Insurance

Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate

Proof of Right to work in Australia

How to Apply:

Submit your application via Quick Apply on Seek, or on our website.

Please include:

Job Ad Number: KERANG1

Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description located on our website: https://lifely.org.au/opportunities/jobs/

Resume

Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)

Indication of availability

For further information, please contact Human Resources on (03) 5441 1599 or [email protected].

Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.