Disability Support Worker

We are seeking a reliable female support worker who can commit to regular hours to support people in their own home in Coburg, VIC.

• Responsibilities and Duties
• Genuinely compassionate person who is seeking a role that is personally gratifying.
• An enthusiastic commitment to providing life enriching experience support and care to our clients.
• An easy going, resilient, energetic personality with adaptable work approach.
• Confident in working independently.
• We are seeking a compassionate individual to assist with the achievements of
• Demonstrated skills supporting and caring for adults with complex support need e.g. challenging behaviours, complex medical supports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a professional working relationship with clients that is supportive, encouraging and challenging.
• Demonstrated ability and skill to work within an essential Lifestyle Planning process for persons with a disability.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills,, negotiation, problem solving, and the ability to communicate effectively as a member of a 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.
• Supporting client with daily life activities such as shopping, grocery and community participation
• Manual handling and use of equipment as per client's needs
• Understanding challenges faced by client with mental health and provide positive approach to manage their goals
• Creating a safe and comfortable environment
• Transportation and supporting social engagement
• Having a calm approach to client's behaviour
• Meal preparation and shopping assistance
• Promoting independent living, community participation and social inclusion
• Selection Criteria
• Minimum Certificate IV in Disability
• Experience working as a Support Worker (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience supporting clients with behaviours of concern
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Job Type
• Casual
• Salary
• 32.29 - $35.71 per hour
• Benefits
• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance

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COVID-19 considerations :

All applicants need to be fully vaccinated with two doses and a booster shot against COVID-19.

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Work Location : In person