Disability Support Worker

**Community Disability Assistant Support Worker**

**Absolute Care and Health (ACH)**

**MOUNT ELIZA, Melbourne VIC**

Fabulous role for Community Support Worker to take the next step in their career
- In-home care support
- Attractive hourly rates and career growth opportunities

MOUNT ELIZA

**About Us**

As a premiere provider of personalised in-home aged care, disability support and recovery care. We provide individual support and nursing services, supporting our clients to live their life, _their way._

Our promise to our clients and to you is that it’s your life - we’re here to help you _live it, love it, own it._

Absolute Care and Health is a premiere provider of personalised in-home Aged Care, Disability Support and Recovery Care services.

For 12 years we have been re-imagining what support can be by delivering truly great experiences for our clients every day. We set high standards and are proud of it.

We firmly believe it's the close-knit team of people at Absolute that makes us stand out from the rest. We look for people who share our values and whose actions and attitudes demonstrate a commitment to thinking differently; to using initiative, innovation and inquisitiveness to create tailored support outside the traditional square.

We value a sense of belonging and believe in bringing people together as one Absolute family. Our culture of care is focussed as much on our team as on our clients. Our team members develop strong bonds with each other and with Absolute and benefit from a high level of formal and informal support and recognition and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

**About the Role**

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We are currently recruiting for multiple Disability Support Workers to provide support to NDIS participants across Melbourne.

You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of Participants with different support needs including building improved daily living skills, social and community participation, personal care support and domestic support.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Maintain a person-centred approach when working with all participants to promote independence and maximise choice and control
- Ensure records of all shift service delivery activities are entered into Alaycare into Progress notes
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to all Core Behaviours 8.2 outlined in the Absoluet Care & Health Induction Manual

**About You**

We are seeking someone who values the values of compassion and empathy to create a feeling of family unity, whereby each person can be an individual with the help and support of others.

You will bring a minimum of 2 years experience needed as a Disability Support Worker, with strong knowledge in Person-Centred Approach and active engagement.

Cerebral Palsy / Autism / Epilepsy experience highly regarded

Above all you will be motivated, flexible, and able to work collaboratively with our home care team.

**Mandatory Requirements**
- Certificate 4 in Disability
- Working with Children’s Check (Employee)
- Full Covid Vaccinations
- Car and Driver’s Licence
- CPR & First Aid
- Valid Working Rights in Australia
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Current Police Check (Not a Name check)

**What is on Offer**

Absolute Care and Health are committed to the development of its employees into the future. This role is an opportunity to join a progressive organisation that thrives on making a real difference within the rewarding industry of disability support. We believe in investing in our people and providing motivating and fulfilling opportunities for all our team.

As an employee you will be privy to regular feedback, formalised performance feedback and continuous improvement.

**Absolute Care & Health Values**

There are some things in life that are just more important than others. Here are those things for Absolute. They’re our values and we strive to demonstrate them in everything we do. All team members are expected to demonstrate them in their roles as a matter of course.
- Above & Beyond. Everyday
- Create Belonging. Everywhere
- Re-imagine. With purpose
- We get you. Absolutely

**Next Steps**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $39.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Do you have a Cert 4 in Disability (required)
- Do you have a NDIS Workers Screening Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application Deadline: 19/11/2024