Female Disability Support Worker

12 hours ago

Ferntree Gully, Australia Truecare Support Services Full time

**Must be available for an immediate start**_

Truecare Support Services is a Disability Service operating across the region of Victoria. We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering for individuals, ethical, collaborative and accountable. We are on the search for exceptional people to provide support and assistance to clients We are looking for talented Support Workers who are located in or are willing to travel to **Ferntree Gully**

We are looking for individuals with experience in working with a wide range of conditions such as: Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Mental Health etc. as well as positive behaviour support and an extensive background in personal care as well as the ability to develop emotion management skills and work with children of all ages effectively. _**Flexible availabilities are required.**_

**Shifts will be as follows**:

- Monday 8AM-12PM**
**- Thursday 8AM-12PM**

We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering of individuals, person-centred, collaborative and accountable.

**As part of our team**

Truecare Support Services provides you a fantastic work life balance, flexible hours and generous benefits We have a great work environment, room for growth and progression as well as paying above award.

**Selection Criteria (Essential)**
- Certificate III/IV in Disability Studies or Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Working with Mental Health Experience
- Experience in Challenging Behaviour
- Previous experience in the aged care and disability fields in a comparable position
- COVID-19 infection control certificate
- Current Victorian Drivers’ License
- Current insurance on private vehicle (to be used for work purposes)
- Right to work in Australia
- Current Police/NDIS Screening Check
- Demonstrated skills supporting and caring for adults with complex support need
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the conflict resolution, negotiation, problem solving, and the ability to communicate effectively as a member of the team.
- Ability and willingness to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to - a person’s home or place of residence, other services, community groups and other community settings
- General awareness of health & safety issues
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate

**Personal requirements of a Disability Support Worker**
- Patient, flexible and understanding
- Proactive
- Supportive and caring nature
- Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
- Able to accept responsibility
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
- Able to perform domestic duties efficiently
- Able to cope under pressure

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

**Salary**: From $34.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aspendale, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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