Community Support Worker

We are seeking friendly, energetic individuals who are looking for a rewarding role as a Community Support Worker..

The role is casual with a base salary from $35.00 per hour (plus superannuation) on weekdays. More on weekends and evenings.
- Hours range from 10 to 30 hours a week depending on your availability and preferences, shifts are 2-5 hours on average.
- Driving between clients houses for shifts is required so access to a reliable car is a must.
- Our clients need reliable and consistent support workers. You must be available **at least 4 full days **on an ongoing basis including weekdays (which is when most of our clients require services).
- Must have a reliable car and be a confident driver to assist clients to access the community (reimbursement for kilometres and tolls provided).
- We offer part-time roles to suitable staff after they have been with us for more than 6 months with a consistent roster of clients.

**About Us**

Sovereign Lives is disability support service provider assisting people to live independently in the community. Our mission is to provide personalised solutions to allow our customers to live their best lives. We have a range of clients of all ages with disabilities, mental health and other conditions across Melbourne.

Sovereign Lives is a non-religious and independent organisation. We provide person-centred services focusing on the individual preferences and choices.

We support adults and young people with disability, older people and those who just need some help around the house, or out-and-about, or even on holidays. We provide social support and therapy assistance for mental health recovery as well.

Working at Sovereign Lives means there will be lots of opportunities to progress your career as the company expands.

**Locations**

We are currently recruiting for clients in:

- **Cranbourne**:

- **Werribee**:

- **Keilor Down**:

- **Endeavor Hills**

**Duties include all of the below tasks**:

- Driving clients and running errands
- Assist people to live as independently as possible in their own home and in the community, remove barriers and engage in a full life
- Some personal care including helping people shower, getting dressed and performing daily activities, laundry etc.
- Providing social support to people with disabilities and people recovering from mental health issues
- Assist people with physical and psycho-social disabilities to remain independent in their own homes
- Assisting with light housework, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen, bathroom
- Occasionally provide therapy assistance to support the implementation of physical, speech, OT and psychological plans and strategies (as directed by their allied health teams)
- Assist people to get out and about in the community
- Hanging out and making plans to try new thing
- Help with cooking and doing dishes, planning meals, groceries
- Keeping clients company and providing positive social support and build confidence
- Reviewing and updating care support plans

At Sovereign Lives we believe that by supporting our workers to thrive, they will deliver the best supports to our customers.

We offer training, support and team meetings throughout your employment with us. Unlike other service providers and online platforms, we won't send you anywhere without a proper risk assessment and careful matching with customers.

We take your work, health and safety seriously, we provide regular face-to-face support and check-in phone calls to make sure you are well supported.

**MANDATORY Requirements (must have or commence process before applying)**:

- Drivers License + own vehicle or access to a reliable vehicle to drive clients places and run errands
- Must be available at least 3-4 full days per week minimum
- Level of physical fitness for manual handling and domestic tasks (lift up to 10kg)
- Current 1st Aid Certificate & CPR
- VIC Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- NDIS Worker Check (NDIS WC)
- Covid-19 vaccination certificate (plus booster required)
- Yearly Flu vaccinations
- Comprehensively insured vehicle and willingness to drive clients across Melbourne
- NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation Modules (Free - Online)
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable, responsible attitude towards work (available at least 3-4 days each week)
- Access to the internet for rosters and client reporting
- Confident driving skills

**Desirable**:

- Education or training in disability, mental health or community services
- Qualifications or studying towards Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Speech and Allied Health Assistants, or Community Services.
- Registered and enrolled nurses looking for flexible community work

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to obtain an NDIS WORKER CHECK and provide references before commencing work.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

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