Vibrant & Energetic Disability Support Workers

Armytage Childrens Retreat is a small, family owned and operated home away from home for children with special needs. Due to recent growth in clientele we are looking to onboard some new team members to ensure we can continue to offer the best possible care for our clients and allow their families/carers to have a much needed break.

Located in Officer, Victoria we offer an extensive range of indoor and outdoor activities with farm animals surrounding the property and plenty of room for curious young minds to explore. We are looking for youthful, energetic staff members to join our team on a casual basis providing respite care to our young participants - Some of whom have behaviours of concern.

**You must have the following**:

- Minimum of a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or Certificate III Disability
- Victorian Drivers Licence and Own Vehicle
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Victorian Police Check
- Basic Cooking & Cleaning Skills

We are looking for passionate Disability Support Workers to join our growing team of superstars, we are looking for individuals available to work a varied range of shifts as we operate 24/7 During the week the shifts could be school drop offs/pick ups including morning/afternoon routines, after school activities, active nights, inactive sleepovers and even some full days for our younger clients. On weekends and school holidays we have shifts that cover all hours of the day so any added availability during these times is highly regarded. A typical shift at Armytage Childrens Retreat ranges from 3 - 8 hours depending on the day & needs of the client.

We match our Support Workers with our Clients to ensure everyone can be comfortable and confident whilst at The Retreat.

We pay based on the SCHADS Award Rates dependent on your qualifications and expertise.

**Looking forward to hearing from you, ACR Management.**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $24.49 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you comfortable working with children and animals?
- Are you capable of being on the move for an entire shift?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person