Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Eltham, Australia Unified Home Care Full time

**Why work for us**:
At Unified Home Care our purpose is to make a difference and add value to the lives of people who need support, we achieve this by supporting our clients to achieve their goals in life. We are looking for someone to support our mission to build long-term meaningful relationships with our clients and their support network, to provide outstanding services, and to ensure the safety and quality of the support we provide.

We are a people-centered disability support company that values and genuinely advocates for our clients and our disability support workers. We lead by example by providing:

- Rosters 2 week in advance
- Above award pay rates
- Weekly pay
- Work-life balance with flexible hours
- A supportive manager - just a phone call away for any additional support or clarification.
- A free uniform
- Regular shifts
- Dedicated team
- Team events
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Paid training

**Summary**:
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable disability support worker to join our team across Eltham, Diamond Creek, and Broadmeadows, to support our clients to maintain their independence, support them to build their capacity and achieve their goals.

This role will provide the following services: personal care, assistance with household tasks, support in pursuing interests and hobbies, transport, community access, meal preparation, support with transitioning into independent living, supported independent living, emotional support, and communication support.

**About you**:

- You have previous NDIS/similar experience.
- You are passionate about making a difference and providing quality disability support.
- You are professional, reliable, confident and can manage your work autonomously.
- You are fluent in English, and you have very strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.

**Requirements**:

- Hold a valid Australian driver’s License.
- Own a reliable, roadworthy, and insured vehicle suitable to transport clients.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Working with Children’s Check.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- National Police Check.
- Completed NDIS Quality and Safeguards Online Worker Training.
- Available to work 5 days week (excluding weekends).

**How to apply**:
Join us to make a difference and add value to the lives of people who need support today

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you speak fluent English
- How far are you willing to travel

**Experience**:

- Disability Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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