Disability Support Worker - ISA
melba support services, Australia
Job Description
- Join a leading not for profit in the disability support industry
- Mondays Fridays, (days are flexible for the right person).
- Full training and support provided.
Melba Support Services are actively recruiting for a Disability Support Worker to join us on a casual to permanent basis in Drouin to provide regular support for a lady to access her community.
You will work alongside an engaged, committed, and expert team to ensure the people we support lead happy and fulfilling lives.
At Melba, our culture, supports and frameworks are all built on a foundation of human rights and zero tolerance for the abuse or neglect of people with disabilities. You will join an organisation truly committed to the people we support, our community and the people that work with us.
What You’ll do
- Provide support to connect to the individual with her new community through social activities at local centers such as cooking, art and craft and other lifestyle courses etc..
- Provide support to the individual to develop confidence and new friendship connections.
- Implement support plans based on supported persons needs, preferences and interests
- Help with all aspects of daily living from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night
- Aid people to get to their chosen activities like social events, work and appointments
- Promote personal choice and control for the person.
Qualifications and Experience
- A passion for enabling and working with people
- Desire for meaningful work and comfortable providing people with daily living support
- Willingness to learn new skills, undertake ongoing training
- Willingness to work as part of a team
You will also bring with you or be willing to obtain*:
- NDIS Worker screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Unrestricted Australian Driver’s License and will need their own car for local travel
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster
- Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Availability of up to 18 hours per week
*We can support you through the process of obtaining these if you don’t already have them.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive training and support provided whether this is a new industry to you or you have experience, we will provide you will all the support you need to succeed.
- Get out and about and connect with your community opportunities to engage in activities you enjoy.
- Locations across Insert Region - choose a location to suit you.
- Plan your life around regular working hours each week.
About Melba
Melba are a well-established, values-based, not for profit organisation providing disability support services for close to 50 years. Our services include:
- Accommodation
- Participation amp; Learning
- Respite Care
- Employment, Volunteering and Skill Building.
With over 1400 employees we are a collaborative team dedicated to working together. We create an environment where you can bring your full selves to work each day. Our workplace culture is deeply rooted in respect, work-life balance and flexibility.
For secure work where you are supported by those around you, click the Apply button and submit your current resumé today! We look forward to welcoming you to the team.
We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us www.melbasupport.com.au
We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.