We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Lifestyle (Disability) Support Workers in the North-east suburbs of Melbourne for day supports - including morning, evening and weekend shifts.

WHO ARE WE

With significant experience in the disability sector within both government and community organisations, Rubix Support is passionate about supporting people with cognitive impairments to lead the life they want to live and to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Rubix Support provide support to people aged between two years and sixty five years old. We are a registered provider under the NDIS and provide services across four main areas: Positive Behaviour Support, Support coordination, Lifestyle Support and Sexuality and Relationship education. We are focused on evidenced based best practice and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

WHAT WE DO

Rubix Support aims to improve the personal well-being of people with cognitive impairments with complex support needs through specialised, coordinated assessments and supports; and to provide extensive training and supports to its empathetic, experiences and energetic staff.

Rubix Support's Vision is to be a leader in the provision of evidence-based, practical, individualised behaviour assessment and support for people with intellectual impairments with complex support needs.

OUR VALUES
Passionate | Inclusive | Progressive | Authentic

ABOUT THE ROLE

A rewarding and challenging role, as a Lifestyle (Disability) Support Worker, you will be instrumental in providing support for our participants and making positive contributions to their quality of life.

You may be supporting someone with daily tasks within their own home or a supported accommodation environment, or on community outings such as going to work, the movies, providing personal care supports or shopping. Rubix Support will match your experience and interests with like-minded individuals - as the relationship between the Participant and worker is an essential part of providing quality services.

The people we support may have autism, an acquired brain injury, intellectual impairment or mental illness. It is important that you have an understanding of how these can impact a person's ability and how to support their self-determination.

ABOUT YOU
Rubix Support are looking for people that:

• Are great 'people' people!
• Have experience supporting individuals living with disability
• Reside or are available to work within the Northern suburbs of Metropolitan Melbourne
• Hold qualifications in, or are currently studying, a Certificate IV, Degree or Diploma in one or more of the following is highly desirable: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Allied Health, Behavioural Sciences (inc. Psychology and Psychiatry), Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Development, Community Services, Disability, Education, Human Services, Mental Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Social Work, Youth Justice and Youth Work
  
• Must have availability for a minimum of three days per week
  
• Have good core values in relation to inclusiveness and respect
• Have a passion for supporting people to achieve their goals and aspirations
• Excellent communication and people skills; and are not afraid to ask questions
• Have empathy and understanding for individuals and families
• Have a current driver's license, registered vehicle, fully comprehensive insurance to provide Participants transport support during shifts
• Reside or are available to work within the North-eastern suburbs of Metropolitan Melbourne
• Are committed to following the company's policies and procedures, and following all specialists' assessments including behaviour support communication and occupational recommendations
• Remain calm under pressure, identify risk factors ad make sound decisions
• Have understanding and knowledge of the Disability Act 2006 (Victoria) and knowledge of supporting people with cognitive impairments
• Willing and prepared to complete our paid Induction and other required training.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Competitive pay rates
• Portable Long Service Leave
• Planned, rostered and regular work for you to maintain work / life balance
• Regular Rostered Hours are available for this position
  
• No paper timesheets - everything is done via mobile applications
• A passionate and supportive team and employer
• Focused and extensive support and supervision to ensure employee development
• Dedicated to providing quality supports to our Participants
• Internal employment pathways
• Access to our employee benefits program, Beny!
  

SCREENING AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Rubix Support operates a stringent safety screening procedure for all preferred candidates in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements and requires all applicants to provide the following licences and certificates prior to commencement:

• Two Professional Referees
  
• A cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check (this must be cleared prior to interview)
  
• Current (Employee) Working with Children Check card
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate
• A current Drivers License and vehicle
  
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
  
• Proof of Australian working rights if applicable
  
• Completion of NDIS Commissions’ Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
• Completion of Infection Prevention and Control Training
  

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, to apply, please select the Apply button and complete the application form. We look forward to receiving your application and are committed to communicating an outcome for every applicant!

At Rubix Support, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably skilled and qualified people. We value the unique contribution lived experience brings to our team and our work, including disability, gender diversity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and religion.

Group interviews will occur throughout the advertised period. Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries.