Disability Support Worker

Celeste Community Care is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals living with disabilities.

We are specifically looking for Support Workers based in Victoria, Australia, who are passionate about empowering others and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

About Company:

Celeste Community Care is a growing provider in the disability sector, continually expanding to meet the needs of our community. Our vision is to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential by promoting independence, inclusion, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

Job description:

We are currently hiring Disability Support Workers to support an NDIS participant in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. In this role, you will work within the community, delivering a range of person-centred supports aimed at helping our participant achieve their goals and build greater independence. Your support will focus on developing daily living skills, enhancing social and community engagement, and providing personal care and domestic assistance.

This role involves supporting an LGBTQIA+ participant. We encourage applicants who are comfortable and skilled in providing gender-affirming and inclusive support.

Mandatory:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Working with Children Check.
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Police Check
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Drivers license and personal vehicle
• Fluent English skills

Key duties:

• Supporting participants in achieving their NDIS Goals while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Maintaining an understanding of participants' needs and overall well-being, with a focus on high-care support requirements.
• Providing personal support, including medication administration, personal hygiene, and ensuring an acceptable level of appearance for their chosen activities.
• Communicating and engaging with participants in a meaningful and relevant manner, while also encouraging them to interact with others.
• Assisting with daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and social skills.
• Facilitating community participation by accompanying participants to activities and outings.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and accountability of all supports and services provided through our rostering app, case notes, and incident reporting.
• Performing basic housework tasks such as cleaning and meal preparation.
• Implementing goals, as required.

Essential for the role:

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or a related field, is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience working one-on-one with people with disabilities who may have complex medical needs.
• Experience working 1:1 with people with disabilities who may present with challenging behaviours.
• A valid Australian driver's license.
• A reliable vehicle with car insurance.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening, or willingness to obtain one.
• A valid First-Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one.
• Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening.
• Problem-solving abilities and a creative, innovative mindset.
• Flexible availability to work a range of shifts during the week, overnight, and occasional weekends.

If you like the sound of this role, we'd love to hear from you Please apply now, with a cover letter and CV.

Please note that if you haven't heard from us, please accept that your application at this time has been unsuccessful.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Working with Children Check (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person