Community Support Worker

Location: Bendigo
Award Level: SCHADS Level 2.1
Position Type: Part-Time - minimum of 20 hours per fortnight
Job Ad Number: CSW1

Take your skills; improve on them; apply them in ways you never thought possible About the Role

We are seeking suitably qualified or experienced Part-Time Community Support Workers with good availability and a passion for providing excellent care to support our participants in Bendigo.

As a Community Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to individuals living with disability, helping them to build independence and participate in everyday activities. Support may be provided in the home or out in the community and can include personal care, domestic tasks, social engagement, transport to appointments and activities, and skill-building.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing organisation. Remuneration commencing at $33.41 per hour for part-time employees. Salary packaging is available for permanent part-time staff to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status). You will also be entitled to paid leave benefits, including annual leave and personal leave, in line with the National Employment Standards.

Availability Required

Support sessions are scheduled across different times of the day. Availability across a combination of the following session times is essential:

Morning: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Afternoon: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Evening: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Applicants must be available for at least three days per week, with Saturday availability preferred.

Please include your availability by completing the Availability Form as part of your application.

About Us

Lifely supports people of all ages living with a disability. We provide information and support to enable people to make their own choices and decisions, ensuring each person can expect the best possible outcomes according to their circumstances, needs and aspirations. We offer one on one support and group programs, designed to meet personal goals and improve life skills.

The ideal candidates for these positions will have:

• A qualification or experience in Disability Services/Aged Care/Individual Support/Home and Community Care or similar field. Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.

• Experience in supporting people with complex needs and support requirements

• Strong ethics and genuine approach towards participant dignity and safety and Work Health and Safety.

• Adaptability, flexibility, resilience and respond positively to change.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• Dedication to their job and their team.

• Good presentation and a professional attitude.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Working with Children Check

• First Aid and CPR Certificates

• NDIS Orientation Certificate

• Driver Licence

• Comprehensive Car Insurance

• Current Vaccination Certificate

• Proof of Right to work in Australia

How to Apply:

Submit your application via Quick Apply on Seek, or on our website.

Please include:

• Job Ad Number: CSW1

• Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description located on our website:

• Resume

• Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)

• Completed Availability Form located on our website:

For further information, please contact Human Resources on or [email protected].

Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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