Disability Support Workers - Supported Independent Living

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Disability Support Workers - Supported Independent Living. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work in a friendly and supportive team environment
• 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

Salary Packaging + a great work life balance + purchased leave scheme + making a difference to the lives of people with a disability

South Division in Scope are looking for fresh and vibrant 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
• Do you have experience in supporting people in their homes or in the community?
• Are you warm and friendly, patient and organised, flexible, reliable & a team player?
• Be able to work in a culturally diverse team
• Good availability over a number of shifts in a week.  Shifts should include early morning (6-9am), afternoon, evening, some weekend availability, Sleepovers and Active Nights.
• 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

We are looking for people to work in the following areas:  Hampton, Clayton, Moorabbin, Bentleigh, East Malvern, Glenhuntly.

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
• Manual handling (training required)
• Creating a pleasant environment for everyone to enjoy.
• Assisting the people we support with their personal care needs.
• Domestic/household tasks e.g. Cooking and cleaning

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