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Disability Support Worker Disability Services

  • Wantirna, VIC, Australia, 3152
  • Casual
  • Casual Positions available now for Disability Support Workers
  • Work in a friendly, supportive environment in a values-based organization
  • Competitive salary + super + NFP salary packaging benefits

About the role

VMCH Disability Services provides high-quality services aimed at supporting individuals to remain independent within the community.

We have vacancies for casual shifts to work in our Support Disability Accommodation and Direct Care area.  Our Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) houses are located in south, southeast, and eastern suburbs.  

Successful candidates can work a range of rostered shifts that may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers and active nights and full day shifts depending on the setting they are working within. 

About you

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

Services which may include: 

  • Providing individual client service delivery including personal care services and support with manual handling
  • Perform a range of domestic duties including cleaning, shopping and cooking
  • Administration duties – reporting, documentation, and assist to develop, review and update care 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
  • A Person-Centered 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 including 2022 flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations (including 3rd booster)

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 rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
  • A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
  • A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
  • Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
  • Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
  • A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion 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, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

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

 

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