Support Worker/ Personal Care

Deivian Care Services, based in Melbourne, has been a NDIS registered and Aged Care service provider since 2018.

Our vision is to make a difference in our partners' lives by focusing on meeting their needs and care goals, as well as helping them feel supported, and maximizing their independence.

As a deeply grounded NDIS and Aged Care provider, we require Support Workers on a casual premise with a view towards permanency. One should be adaptable and flexible to work with individuals with diverse special needs and to help frail, older people, including the prematurely aged, living in the community to maximize their independence.

**About the team**

We are dedicated to social justice values and strive to treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion. We value ethnic, gender, and occupational diversity, and we employ devoted, bright, and motivated employees who work on a variety of projects and services.

We collaborate to help clients at every point of their journey, from crisis to recovery to long-term, sustainable change.

**About the Role**

**Deivian Care is looking for a Support Worker in Mount Dandenong (VIC) and surrounding suburbs **with expertise in case management, social work, and outreach. You will play an important role for many participants who may be excluded from mainstream healthcare, social support, and opportunities, negatively impacting their functioning and independence in the community.

Availability: 5 days (Day availability)

Transportation - Must have Drivers' Licence and car

Suburb - Mount Dandenong and surrounding suburbs or available to work as a local.

**About You**
- A person-centered, values-based approach to service delivery that is informed by a proven commitment to social justice concerns.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed, strengths-based and person-centered care.
- Demonstrated communication and relationship management abilities, as well as the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

**Job Role and Responsibilities**
- Must have experience in PEG feeding and hoist transfer.
- Provide support and assistance with living skills, connections with the community, personal and social development, employment, education, and training.
- Assist participants with health and wellbeing, general life skills, and recreational activities as part of their care management plans.
- As appropriate, create client file notes and assist with administrative responsibilities to ensure that operations function effectively.
- Empower participants to pursue significant goals and make a positive influence in the lives of people.

**Experience/Certification Required**
- Cert IV relevant qualification in Disability/Aged Care/Individual Support/Social Work
- Full VIC Driver's License and your own vehicle
- National Criminal Check
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid & CPR (or willingness to get one)
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Manual Handling

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**:$31.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Shift work

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

License/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver License (required)

Work Authorization:

- Australia (required)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $31.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

Schedule:

- Shift work

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a Drivers License

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Cert3/4 in Disability/Individual Support/ Aged Care (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person