Female Disability Support Worker

**Female Disability Support Workers needing for Fraiser Rise area**

Empowering Options - we are a Disability Service Provider and NDIS registered provider in Victoria. We employ individuals dedicated to providing quality, sustainable and flexible services, that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering individuals to live the life they choose.

We are currently looking for **Female** **Disability Support Workers in Fraiser Rise and surrounding suburbs.**

**Providing services that include (but are not limited to): active and engaging communication (MUST), daily living supports and community access.**

**Must have experience and comfortable with personal care and a clear line of communication.**

As a Support Worker you will need to demonstrate the following:
Ability to understand the vulnerabilities and needs of people with disability and the issues faced by their families.

Commitment to the welfare, rights, and personal development of people with disabilities

To understand and maintain confidentiality and privacy of clients

Maintain individual’s and service records in an objective manner which is clear and concise in accordance with Empowering Options' policy and procedures

**DUTIES INCLUDE**:

- Assisting to access the community and social programs
- e.g. Medical appointments, Shopping and/or social outings AND assisting clients with daily activities.

**REQUIREMENTS**

To be considered for this role you must have the below mandatory requirements:

- Hold Certificate or currently studying IV/III in Disability/or in Ageing Support/ Cert III individual support or have a level of understanding towards caring for people with disabilities.
- Current Certificate for First Aid and CPR
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- You must be a reliable, responsible attitude towards work and able to commit to regular hours.
- A current driver’s license and access to vehicle with a comprehensive insurance that you can use for work purposes and be available for shifts.
- Willing to complete both NDIS Orientation Module (**free of charge**) and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Evidence of eligibility to work within Australia.
- You must have and/or willing to obtain the Australian police check
- Why should you join Empowering Options?:

- Obtain ongoing shifts with possibility to have a set part-time/full time roster
- Potential for hourly rate to increase every 3-6 months

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)
- First Aid and CPR Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Screening Check (required)

Work Location: In person