Disability Support Workers
melba support services, Australia
Job Description
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 who 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
As a Support Worker, you get to help people live fabulous lives! This could see you doing all kinds of things including:
- Help people to work out what it is they love (their goals) and work towards that
- Helping people with daily living getting in and out of bed, preparing meals and assisting people to eat
- Personal care helping people with personal hygiene, having a shower etc.
- Helping with household duties cleaning, washing, etc.
- Helping people get to appointments, work, or social activities
- Helping people to connect with family and loved ones
It’s not about doing things for people, its about providing just enough support at just the right time to help them do things.
You are a guest in their home, not the other way around! Our belief in people’s abilities, and our fundamental respect for their human rights runs through everything we do.
These positions will start as casual, but have the potential to become ongoing. If you would like to know more please see the details at the bottom of the job ad.
Requirements
You might be already working in disabilities, studying, working in retail, hospitality, a trade or customer service. Maybe you haven’t worked for a while - no problem.
Melba Support Services knows that great team members come in all shapes and sizes, from all kinds of backgrounds, with all kinds of experience. Our team are as diverse as the people they serve so don’t count yourself out.
There are shifts available round the clock: morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight.
You will also bring with you
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
Benefits
In Return We Offer You:
Employment, salary and benefits in accordance with Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria (DSEAV) 2018 2022, classification Level DDSO1 - DDSO1Q
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.
If you are passionate about the disability sector don't miss 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.
Want to find out more?
If you’d like to find out more about working at Melba, please contact our People amp; Culture team.
Email:
Phone: 03 5331 7924
Or visit: melbasupport.com.au/jobs
Applications close 12th July 2021
Melba Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.