Lifestyle Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Great Mates Full time

**Be you. Be brave. Be great. Be mates.**

Hi, we’re Great Mates We’re a disability support provider with a big heart and a big difference. We bring different backgrounds and abilities together on a shared life journey. We know the value of friendship and its impact on enriching life, and we provide a space where people can embrace differences, find likeness and be empowered to live life. At the end of the day, we are people supporting people - and we need you to help us do this.

**About the role**

We’re always excited to welcome new Great Mates to our rapidly growing team. We currently have multiple great opportunities for experienced and dedicated Lifestyle Assistants. This is an exciting and rewarding role where you’ll be working a 7-day week roster across several locations in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne such as **Box Hill, Clayton, Mulgrave & Dandenong. **You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day care and development of our participants, as well as supporting the internal Great Mates team as a key member. If you’re someone who has a keen eye for detail, is always up for a challenge and thrives working with people, this is for you.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Working closely with people with a range of disabilities in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Short Term Accommodation (STA) environments
- Following and implementing individual service plans, healthcare and positive behaviour support plans
- Using administrative skills to keep accurate participant records and complete incident reports, case notes and necessary monthly reports
- Supporting participants by providing personal care and domestic duties, when and where they need it

**What we’re looking for**
- Experience working with a range of disabilities including complex needs, mental health
- Experience with challenging behaviours
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- A can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
- Flexibility and availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster with active nights
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC)
- Working with Children's Check (WWC Check)
- Current VIC open driver’s license
- Minimum Cert 3 in Individual Support or equivalent
- Records of relevant training to industry
- History of immunisation & COVID-19 vaccination
- Minimum 12 months paid experience
- Experience with hoisting & mobility support

**What’s in it for you**
- Industry leading training
- Room for professional and personal development
- A long-term career with opportunity for progression
- Great culture you won’t find elsewhere - conferences, quarterly hang outs, and more
- Great Mates for life

Everyone needs a Great Mate, we hope you can join the journey.
- PS. We will only be considering applicants with the right to work in Australia._

**Employer questions**
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Lifestyle Assistant?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.99 - $42.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Shift work

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Melbourne, VIC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Melbourne, VIC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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