Disability Support Workers - Day & Lifestyle

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Detail information about job Disability Support Workers - Day & Lifestyle. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work-life balance + excellent Salary Packaging benefits
• Work-life balance + excellent Salary Packaging benefits
• Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability?

Enable people we support to live as empowered and equal citizens

Scope are looking for vibrant and committed people to join the team and deliver on our mission which is to enable each person we support to live as an empowered and equal citizen.

Is this for you?

• You must be comfortable working with people with a range of disabilities
• Are you mature, patient, friendly, fun, reliable and flexible?
• Do you enjoy working in a team? 
• Do you have school aged children and you are ready to return to the workforce? Hours of operation are from 9am-3pm , five days per week.
• Are you warm and friendly, patient and organised, flexible, reliable & a team player?
• Applicants need to be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Previous experience as a support worker is desirable but not essential

Our metropolitan South Division Lifestyle Options centres are located in Pakenham, Chelsea, Parkdale and Carnegie.

There is also the opportunity for Lifestyle Options staff to take on additional shifts at supported accommodation houses (AM/PM and some weekend availability, sleepover shifts etc) in addition to the above hours at Day Service.

We are currently seeking people who fit this description:

Sensitive –an energetic and active worker who can relate to people.

Caring – want to make a difference in what you do.

Occupational health and safety awareness.

Personality –you've got the right attitude and dedication to succeed.

Enthusiastic – you enjoy working with people

The Role involves:

• The people we support vary in their needs, ages and types of disability
• Supporting customers on various programs e.g. swimming, art, bowling, balloon football etc.
• Providing support to our customers to reach their personal goals. 
• Assisting customers with their personal care needs.
• Creating a pleasant environment for everyone to enjoy.

To be considered for one of our Support Worker roles, you must already have the following:

• Satisfactory National police check for 'Employment in Disability'
• An international police check if you have lived or worked overseas for longer than one (1) year within the last 10 years
• Satisfactory Working with Children's Check
• A current Level 1 First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate
• A current driver's license (highly desirable)

Benefits:

• Flexibility in working hours to suit work-life balance needs
• The ability to work locally within a good team
• Opportunities for advancement and development
• Paid training
• OH&S to ensure safe work environment and culture
• Salary packaging to optimise salary benefits

Successful applications MUST be available on Wednesday 1st August 2018 to attend a Group Assessment from 10.00am until 1.00pm at our office in Glen Waverley.

After successfully completing an interview, you MUST be available for 3 days consecutive paid Pre-employment training commencing Monday 13th August 2018 at Glen Waverley.

Applications close: Friday 27th July 2018. We look forward to your application.

Due to the high number of applications expected, you will only be contacted if shortlisted.

Position Description: http://www.scopeaust.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Disability-Support-WorkerNEW.pdf

Prospective applicants should be aware that part of the process to assess your suitability for the role will involve checking your name against the Department of Human Services operated Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme which has a Disability Worker Exclusion list. By submitting a job application you are consenting to your name being checked against the list for the purpose of assessing your job application if you are successful in obtaining employment with Scope.

This role is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. Find out more about us at www.scopeaust.org.au