Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Melba Support Services Full time

About Us

For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disability that focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value. Melba is firmly grounded in upholding human rights and recognises that part of living a happy, healthy life is being independent and being able to do the things that bring us joy. Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.

About the Role

Melba Support Services are actively recruiting Disability Support Workers to join our team on a Casual basis in the Delacombe.

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

  • 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
          • Assist with personal care & hygiene and household duties like cleaning, cooking, and washing
            • Administer medication

Qualifications and Experience

  • Previous experience in support work
    • Certificate IV in Disability is advantageous but not required
      • A passion for enabling and working with people
        • Desire for meaningful work and comfortable providing people with daily living support
          • Experience with behaviours of concern and behvaiours of protest
            • 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
        • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster
          • Current First Aid Certificate with CPR

*We can support you through the process of obtaining these if you don't already have them.

Why Join Us?

  • We are a human-rights, values-based, not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disabilities to lead everyday lives of their choice, if this resonates with you, come join us
    • Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact.
      • Get out and about and connect with your community – opportunities to engage in activities you enjoy.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click "Apply" now and submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you

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.

First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a provider of supports and services to children, Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that children's wellbeing and safety comes first, that they are supported to achieve their potential, respected, and protected from abuse and neglect.

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