Are you someone who our Supported Persons can count on? Are you someone who genuinely cares to put other, less privileged persons before your own interests?
About Us
For 45 years Melba Support Services has provided people with disabilities truly individualised services that create more choice and greater control. We see ourselves as a human rights organisation because we place the people we support at the centre of everything we do. At Melba we believe in providing high-quality services and are proud to have over 1400 people across Victoria who choose to work with us.
As we continue to grow and serve the community, we look for new team members who are great with people, have lots of energy, are flexible and resilient and enjoy the close relationships you can build with others. Why not join our team?
The Position
You will work in our residential accommodation service whilst based in our Rosebud or Mornington sites. Some of your responsibilities will include supporting our residents in the following ways:
Our Ideal Candidate:
Someone who brings with them the ability to deal with strenuous demands for high physical support and complex behaviour needs of our clients.
What does this mean? You describe yourself as empathetic, calm, patient and compassionate. You have demonstrated ability to be adaptable and capable of dealing with challenging and unexpected situations
Your previous background could have been in serving people in any industry as long as you can show us how you enjoy building relationships, possess a positive attitude and understand the impact your help offers the supported person each day of their lives as you work with them. For example, you could have worked in hospitality, retail, education, real estate, cleaning, travel, wellness, transport and so many moreit doesn’t matter! We invite you to partner with us in making a difference to someone’s life in a meaningful way
You will also bring with you:
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to join an organisation that is human rights based, values driven, offers a family friendly work environment and makes a genuine difference to the lives of people in the local community.
Please apply online by clicking the APPLY button so we can start a conversation with you.
In Return We Offer You:
Casual, fixed term part-time roles are available for the successful candidate.
Employment, salary and benefits in accordance with the Disability Services Enterprise Agreement (Victoria) 2018 to 2022.
Beyond the financial, you’ll also enjoy the support we provide every staff member to be their best. You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, employee assistance and a 24/7 support line.
Why Choose Melba?
Helping someone achieve their personal outcomes is what drives our team. That might translate to supporting people in their daily living, at home, with their health and wellbeing, through lifelong learning, at work, participating socially and within the community, with relationships or through advocacy, choice and control.
We encourage you to visit our website to know more about us www.melbasupport.com.au or go directly to https://www.greatjobsforgreatpeople.com.au/
To partner with us please submit your application by 30th April 2021, a Melba representative will contact you within two weeks after this date.