Disability Support Worker

1 week ago


Caulfield Junction, Australia Jewish Care Victoria Full time

**Disability Support Worker - Respite**
- **Casual positions**:

- **Based in Caulfield**

**About us**

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care.

**About the role**

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team at The Coppel & Piekarski Family Disability Respite Centre in Caulfield. This is an exciting career opportunity that involves fostering empowerment and providing person-centred active support for adults and children living with a disability.

**Within your new role**:

- Establish and maintain a supportive environment for people using a person-centred active support model
- Facilitate and support clients in all aspects of daily living
- Promote opportunities for skill development and community access
- Contribute to the plans and outcomes for clients, programs and activities
- Maintain effective interpersonal communications with clients, colleagues, and family members
- Regularly update client reports and relevant records
- Children's holiday groups

**What you will bring**:

- Certificate IV in Disability (Essential)
- Experience supporting persons with disability
- Proven understanding of person-centred approach and positive behavior supports
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, work independently and part of a team
- The ability to contribute to the delivery of an outstanding customer experience
- The ability to self-manage and monitor your work schedule
- Commitment to the delivery of timely and punctual work performance

**The benefits of working at Jewish Care Victoria**
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Career development & advancement encouraged
- We want your opinion and your experience. Be heard in your workplace

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.
- Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community._
- Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community._
- Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process._



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