Disability Support Worker

**N.B: If you are currently studying or are a new graduate with a certificate in Disability, Aged Care, or any relevant qualifications in the health sector e.g., Diploma of Mental Health, Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Psychology please apply**

If you are from the following locations, we'd love to hear from you:
**Locations**: Reservoir, Thornbury,Millpark,Fairfield,Broadmeadows,Meadowheights,Craigeburn,Epping,Lalor,Wollert,Reservoir,Mernda,Preston,Regeant,Thomatown,South morang,Middlegorge,Hawkstowe

Heidelberg,Bell

**About US**

i-Help Disability Services ("I-HDS") provides a wide range of inclusive disabilities services. We provide a diversity of service offerings that are co-designed with clients and their circle of support to ensure that every individual meets their expected outcomes. i-HDS utilises a positive and strength-based approach within a well-developed culture of person-centred practices.

We are committed to the principles of Trust, Respect, Excellence & Professionalism as we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based practices.

We are searching for **experienced Support Worker** who have excellent communicate and interpersonal skills. Our support workers have a reputation for being vibrant, positive, and passionate about supporting people with disability.

**Benefits of joining I-Help**
- Attractive Salary Packages
- A matching process designed to ensure and build long term relationships between support workers and participants
- Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership
- Training and professional development opportunities to grow in your career
- Great opportunity to establish a career within a stable, growing and well recognised, forward thinking service provider
- Monthly Employee Recognition Program
- Warm, caring and genuinely supportive team environment
- A Mentor to counsel you throughout your career

**About the Role**

In this role, you will be providing active supports to people with disabilities, within their home and out in the community to develop independence and professional friendships. This includes supporting and encouraging participants to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals set within their NDIS support plans. While performing the duties of this role, you will be respectful of participants culture, privacy, and dignity.

**Essential **_**skills and experiences**_ **required to be successful in this role**
- Hold Certificate or currently studying Cert III/IV in Disability /or in Aged Care/ individual support or Minimum work experience within the Care Service Sector.
- Current First Aid/ CPR Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
- Current Australian Driver’s License
- Intermediate computer skills
- Minimum of 3 full business day availability (weekends additional)
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
- Ability to understand the vulnerabilities and needs of people with disability and the issues they faced
- Willingness to complete NDIS Orientation Module, COVID-19 Infection Control Module and any other modules required prior to commencing employment.

**Desired**

A relevant qualification or experience in the following is desired:

- Experience supporting people with Mental Health and Complex Behaviours.
- High care knowledge and experience including catheter care, bowel care (suppository and/or enema), personal care, and PEG feeding
- Accredited Diabetes Training, Epilepsy Training etc.
- Can Assist Clients with Medication

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.45 - $44.66 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Penalty rates
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person