Female Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


St Kilda VIC, Australia Truecare Support Services Full time $72,800 - $100,000 per year

Must be available for an immediate start

Pay Rate: $35.00+

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 individuals located in or willing to travel to St. Kilda

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 high-intensity mental health as well as the ability to develop emotion management skills. Experience in personal care is also preferred as it will be a requirement for the role. Must have good communication skills.

Shifts will be as follows:

  • Tuesday - 10:00AM-1:00PM
  • Thursday - 10:00AM-12:30PM

Flexible availabilities are a requirement for this role.

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 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: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • What days and times are you available to work? Are you flexible?

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (Required)
  • Working with Children Check/NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
  • National Police Certificate (Required)
  • Driver Licence and Reliable Vehicle? (Required)

Work Location: In person



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