Disability Support Workers Wanted

6 days ago

Ashwood, Australia GREATER NORTHERN COMMUNITY SERVICES Full time

**About Us**

Greater Northern Community Services provides supports for adolescents and adults living with disabilities to reach their full potential. We work closely with our clients supporting them with daily self-care activities, attending appointments, community access with the focus on encouraging and promoting active, healthy and positive lifestyle choices.

**The Role**
We are seeking an **experienced Support Worker** for a **male participant aged between 60-70 years** residing in **Ashwood, VIC**. The participant is an amputee. The ideal support worker will be female, fluent in Greek, experienced, and able to start shifts no later than 10:30am. Greek language not compulsory

**Supports Required**:

- Community access
- Tidy the house
- Transport to and from appointments as needed

**Participant Goals**:

- Work with a Support Worker who can speak the Greek language
- Receive support from someone experienced and confident in the role
- Be matched with a Support Worker who is not too old or too young, ensuring an ideal fit for rapport and energy levels

**Participant Requirements (must strictly meet all)**:

- Female Support Worker
- Preferred if SW speaks the Greek language
- Age suitability: not too old, not too young, to ensure best match with participant’s needs
- Punctual and able to start shifts no later than 10:30am

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide personal and domestic support as required
- Assist with daily living activities in a respectful and professional manner
- Offer companionship and build rapport through shared language and cultural understanding
- Encourage independence and provide practical assistance in line with participant’s needs
- Support transport or errands as required

**Work Hours**:

- **Monday**: 5 hours - Start time: 8:00am or 10:30am (latest)
- **Thursday**: 5 hours - Start time: 8:00am or 10:30am (latest)
- **Total Hours**: 10 hours per week
- **Start Date**: Friday 15 August 2025 (immediate start)
- **Ongoing position**

**Remuneration**
- You will be paid fortnightly.
- Rates will be competitive and based on experience and qualifications, in line with industry standards (+ Superannuation). Specific rates will be discussed with successful applicants.

**Eligibility Criteria**
- Must meet all participant preferences (see above)
- Relevant experience in disability, aged care, or individual support
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or similar (highly regarded)
- Willingness to accept shorter shifts as outlined
- Current **Working with Children Check**:

- **NDIS Worker Screening Check**:

- Valid **First Aid (HLTAID011)** and **CPR (HLTAID009)**:

- **National Police Check** (within last 12 months)
- Full **Driver's Licence** and **reliable vehicle**:

- Must have the **right to work in Australia**:

- Ability to relate well to the participant and foster a positive, trusting connection

**Job Types**: Casual, Subcontract

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/05/2025

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