Disability Support Worker | IMMEDIATE START — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Are you a genuine people person who thrives on supporting others to help them thrive? If so, Connecting Families has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Disability Support Worker. About us Connecting Families vision and purpose is to bring communities together to ultimately create a better life for children, adults, and families. We provide short-, medium- and long-term accommodation for young people. Supporting our vision are our CARE core values - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment . We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our clients and each other. About the Role We are currently hiring for our team of Disability Support Workers to support NDIS participants, facilitating community access and offering in-home support. We offer flexible 24/7 shifts and competitive pay according to the SCHADS Award. We have a range of participants with varying supports. Please apply if you have any of the following experience: Experience with manual handling and/or assisting with personal care Experience supporting people in a wheelchair in both their home and the community Understanding of active support models A genuine want to help and support people About You You are passionate about supporting participants to maintain independent living You have previous experience working with people with disabilities, preferably within an accommodation setting You have transferable skills, experience and passion to support people in our communities live full and happy lives Requirements To apply for this role, you must have or be willing to obtain: Current Working with Children Check NDIS Worker Clearance (NDISWC) Current police check conducted within the last 6 months Valid Australian driver's license (with a reliable and comprehensively insured car) Current first aid and CPR certificate Relevant qualifications acceptable are: Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Degrees in relevant fields What We Offer: A supportive team environment and culture – we celebrate you A commitment to your professional development – we want you to thrive Opportunities to develop your career – we promote internally We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible. If successful, you are expected to attend Induction. If you are passionate about bringing out the best version of yourself and in others, join us and click the "Apply Now" link.

Applications close Sunday, 7 April 2024
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