Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Harmony Support Services Full time

Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives and help people reach their full potential and life goals? If this sounds like you, then we may have the perfect opportunity for you here at Harmony Support Services

About the Role

We are looking to hire casual and permanent part-time Disability Support Workers for our clients residing in the Western Suburbs. This position will require you to ensure our clients are able to thrive independently and are given choice and control in their daily living activities. The exact assistance you will be required to provide will differ on the support needs of each client, however, we will require your flexibility to work across a 24/7 roster. This includes active nights, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities
- Support clients with daily personal care such as bathing, shaving and toileting
- Provide mobility assistance by lifting, transferring and hoisting clients
- Follow person-centred active support plans and behaviour support plans respectfully
- Help clients reach their goals through meaningful activities of their choice
- Track and document the changing needs of clients through thorough record-keeping
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, their families and your team
- Advocate for client choice and control in a way that is safe and compliant
- Provide Companionship

Skills & Experience
- A Victorian driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
- Committed to work flexible work hours across the week, including public holidays
- Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop
- A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
- Experience working as a Disability Support Worker.
- Reliable

**Benefits**:

- You can complete your studies and work placement while being employed by us
- On-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment
- We are an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity, and equality

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients.

Please note: you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

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

**Salary**: $29.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

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

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