Disability Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Scope (Aust) Full time
Disability Support Worker – Ballarat Social Connections

At Scope, we celebrate people.

This is not just for our customers, but also for our people. That's why we're seeking people like you. People who can create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.

About Scope

Scope is one of Australia's largest providers of disability support services. We have over 70 years' experience supporting people with physical, intellectual, and multiple disability and developmental delays across our supported independent living, short-term accommodation and assistance services as well as our Day and Lifestyle Options.

About The Role
  • To work as a team member of Scope's Social Connections (Day Program) located in Ballarat to support the access and participation of all adults with disabilities within an inclusive environment.
  • Casual position - hours of work are during Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
  • Support and empower clients to actively participate in social activities and form meaningful connections in their community. This can include sports and games, art and crafts, field trips, swimming and more
  • Please Note - There is a swimming component as part of the day program for some clients. This position requires individuals who can accompany and support our clients in the water during public swimming sessions at the local community pool on selected days.

Individuals Must Be
  • Comfortable in providing hands on support to the client before, during, and after swim sessions (i.e. changeroom needs, entering and exiting the pool, etc.)
  • Confident in their own swimming skills
  • Able to maintain physical stamina while actively engaging with the client in the water
  • Confident in providing guidance and support to suit clients of various learning styles and abilities
  • Have vigilance and awareness of pool and water safety

What's On Offer

To recognise the contribution, you make to the lives of our customer, we offer a competitive remuneration package that includes options for:
  • Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
  • Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement)
  • Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)
  • At Scope, we 'Celebrate our people' by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It's one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

Requirements
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
  • Working with Children's Check (Employee)
  • Current Level 1 First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years

Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.

Position Description: Disability Support Worker

Scope as an Employer

At Scope, we 'Celebrate our people' by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It's one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

View our stance on inclusion, diversity and human rights.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careers@scopeaust.org.au

Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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