Support Professional

Optia LimitedCome and join our growing team in Ararat, Victoria where we are recruiting for an Ongoing Part-Time, Disability Support Worker DDSO1/1Q.

**Let's start with the perks**:
Work for a true values-based organisation making a difference to people living with a disability.

Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) on top of a competitive hourly rate from $30.46 per hour

As well as:

- Access to professional development and in-house training opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities - we love to promote from within
- Experience a supportive culture and working environment
- Access to our employee assistance program - because life happens.

**About you**:
We are recruiting for an ongoing Part Time DDSO1/1Q with fortnightly splits 56/43.5.

You will:

- Have passion to provide a high quality of support to our participants that encourages independence, individual abilities, community participation and quality of life.
- Effectively implement individual support plans to maximise participant outcomes and attainment of goals.
- Be knowledgeable on NDIS compliance, standards and processes of practice.
- Be able to work in a supportive team environment but also have the ability to work as an individual, critically think and make informed decisions.

**Let us tell you about the roles**:
In this role you will provide participants with high quality support and care that addresses individual needs and enhances independence, abilities, community participation and quality of life in support of the participant's individual goals and aspirations.

The role of a Support Professional varies day-to-day, and will be a mix of working with participants to engage in social and recreational activities, participate in daily personal care and household activities, maintaining participant health and wellbeing, and following individual care plans to support the participants in enhancing their independence and achieving their individual goals.

This is a job that makes a real difference in people's lives. We want you to bring your whole person to work - your compassion and resilience, and also your sense of humour and creativity.

**What is essential?**
- Unrestricted drivers licence in the state in which you wish to work.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
- Current first aid and medication certificates; or a willingness to obtain.

**What is desirable?**
- An appropriate qualification, which is recognised by Possability and is relevant to the work required to be performed.
- Previous experience in a relevant industry, service or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required.

**What’s next?**

Please reveiw the Position Description and a copy of the Roster

**And finally a little more about us**:
Possability is a leading Australian non-profit, values-based organisation delivering a range of individual and flexible support options for people with a disability across Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland. Services include supported accommodation, employment, training, respite, and support for children & young people with a history of adversity.

Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.
- Location:
- VIC - Central Highlands- Work Type:
- Part Time- Sector:
- Disability Support- Sub sector:
- Supported Ind. Living- Enquiries- Contact:
- Melissa Garley- Phone:
- 0499 583 231Melissa Garley