Disability Support Worker

Join a leading not for profit in the disability support industry
- Plan your life around regular working hours each week
- Full training and support provided

**About Us**:
For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disability that focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value. Melba is firmly grounded in upholding human rights and recognises that part of living a happy, healthy life is being independent and being able to do the things that bring us joy. Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.

**Description**:
Melba Support Services are actively recruiting for Disability Support Workers to join our team on a Permanent, Part-time basis in Sale.

This is a dynamic, sleepover model home supporting 5 adults with high support needs, on a rotating fortnightly roster and a staff-to-resident ration of three. Each individual in this home has their own unique personality, preferences, and care needs, and we are looking for adaptable and resilient individuals who are dedicated to helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.

The individuals living in this home require specialised care and support, including manual handling, Stoma care, epilepsy management, and mealtime assistance. They also present with behaviours of concern, which makes this a challenging yet deeply rewarding role.

These individuals enjoy a range of activities, from community outings like swimming, walks, and theatre shows, to spending time with family and gardening. Community engagement is central to their lives, and you will play an important part in ensuring they continue to access and enjoy these opportunities.

We are looking for someone who can not only provide practical support but also genuinely engage with the people in this home, helping to create a supportive, person-centred environment that encourages personal growth and autonomy.

**What You’ll do**:

- Implement support plans based on supported person's needs, preferences and interests
- Help with all aspects of daily living from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night
- Aid people to get to their chosen activities like social events, work and appointments
- Promote personal choice and control for the person
- Assist with personal care & hygiene and household duties like cleaning, cooking, and washing
- Administer medication

**Qualifications and Experience**
- A Certificate IV in Disability (desirable, not mandatory)
- A passion for enabling and working with people
- Desire for meaningful work and comfortable providing people with daily living support
- Willingness to learn new skills, undertake ongoing training
- Willingness to work as part of a team

**You will also bring with you or be willing to obtain**:

- NDIS Worker screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Unrestricted Australian Driver’s License
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster
- Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
- We can support you through the process of obtaining these if you don’t already have them.

**Why Join Us?**
- We are a human-rights, values-based, not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disability to lead everyday lives of their choice, if this resonates with you, come join us
- Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact.
- Get out and about and connect with your community - opportunities to engage in activities you enjoy.

**Ready to Make a Difference?**

Click "Apply" now and submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you

We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a provider of supports and services to children, Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that children’s wellbeing and safety comes first, that they are supported to achieve their potential, respected, and protected.