Disability Support Workers Wanted

1 week ago

Ashburton, Australia GREATER NORTHERN COMMUNITY SERVICES Full time $38,000 - $40,000 per year

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About Us

Greater Northern Community Services provides supports for adolescents and adults living with disabilities to reach their full potential. We work closely with our clients supporting them with daily self-care activities, attending appointments, community access with the focus on encouraging and promoting active, healthy and positive lifestyle choices.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Support Worker for a male participant aged between 60–70 years residing in Ashburton, VIC. The participant has a diagnosis of throat cancer and is an amputee. The ideal support worker will be fluent in Greek, experienced, and able to start shifts no later than 10:30am.

Supports Required:

  • Assistance with meal preparation at home
  • Transport to and from appointments as needed

Participant Goals:

  • Work with a Support Worker who can speak the Greek language
  • Receive support from someone experienced and confident in the role
  • Be matched with a Support Worker who is not too old or too young, ensuring an ideal fit for rapport and energy levels

Participant Requirements (must strictly meet all):

  • Must speak the Greek language fluently
  • Age suitability: not too old, not too young, to ensure best match with participant's needs
  • Punctual and able to start shifts no later than 10:30am

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide personal and domestic support as required
  • Assist with daily living activities in a respectful and professional manner
  • Offer companionship and build rapport through shared language and cultural understanding
  • Encourage independence and provide practical assistance in line with participant's needs
  • Support transport or errands as required

Work Hours:

  • Monday: 5 hours – Start time: 8:00am or 10:30am (latest)
  • Thursday: 5 hours – Start time: 8:00am or 10:30am (latest)
  • Total Hours: 10 hours per week
  • Start Date: Friday 15 August 2025 (immediate start)
  • Ongoing position

Remuneration

  • You will be paid fortnightly.
  • Rates will be competitive and based on experience and qualifications, in line with industry standards (+ Superannuation). Specific rates will be discussed with successful applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must meet all participant preferences (see above)
  • Relevant experience in disability, aged care, or individual support
  • Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or similar (highly regarded)
  • Willingness to accept shorter shifts as outlined
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Valid First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)
  • National Police Check (within last 12 months)
  • Full Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
  • Must have the right to work in Australia
  • Ability to relate well to the participant and foster a positive, trusting connection

Click apply to submit your application

Job Types: Casual, Subcontract

Pay: $38.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/05/2025

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