• Casual Positions available for Disability Support Workers based in Ararat
• Make a difference to people living with a Disability
• Work in a friendly, supportive environment in a values-based organization
• Competitive salary + super + NFP salary packaging benefits

About the role

We have vacancies for Disability Support Workers to provide support in Community Programs and Direct Care service areas.  Disability Services provides high-quality services aimed at supporting individuals to remain independent within the community. 

About you

Our Disability Support Workers (DSW) provide quality care and support to people with disabilities to create the lifestyle of their choosing while empowering them to achieve their goals.

Services which may include: 

• Supporting clients to reach their goals through direct and group-based activities including community access and engagement
• Providing individual personal care services
• Perform a range of domestic duties including cleaning, shopping and cooking
• Assist to develop, review and update support plans that are achievable and client focused

Skills, Experience & Requirements

• Experience and knowledge in the Disability sector
• Certificate III Individual Support or Certificate IV Disability or similar 
• Knowledge of and respect for the rights and choices of clients and their families
• Person-Centred approach to providing care and services
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate 
• Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check
• Valid vaccinations status for COVID-19 and flu vaccination.

You may be required to work a range of morning, afternoon, weekday or weekend shifts!

If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker with the skills and experience required, please APPLY NOW interviews will commence immediately. 

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A collaborative and energetic team environment
• A competitive salary
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development and growth of skills
• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Employee Assistance Program
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disability to live more independently.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

 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.

 To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children's, current First Aid and CPR Certificates and agree to comply with Child Safety standards

 We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.