Residential Support Worker

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Detail information about job Residential Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

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Residential Support Worker- Housing Services

Locations include: Glenroy, North Melbourne, Abbotsford and  Wheeler’s Hill.

 Part-time and casual positions

arbias is recognised for providing a range of specialist support services for people with acquired brain injury and high complex needs, which include AOD, Criminal Justice issues and Mental Health. The arbias vision is “enabling our people and our partners to achieve their very best.”

arbias currently seeking experienced Residential Support Workers/Community Development Workers to join our reputable and growing Housing Support Services. As a Residential Support Worker, you will be working within a unique initiative that addresses the shortfall in accessible accommodation of seriously injured individuals.

The Role

In this diverse role, you will be:

• Supporting individuals that have high complex support needs and require intensive support to maximize their independence.
• responsible for providing quality personal care, therapy support and community access
• work collaboratively with treating teams and allied health professionals &
• Work in accordance with arbias’ values and funding requirements.

Mandatory

Successful applications must address the following Key Selection Criteria:

• Availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including morning, evening, sleepover or active night shifts
• A minimum of 6 months experience in the provision of services to people with a disability and, in particular, people with an acquired brain injury, complex care needs, dual diagnosis and behaviors of concern
• experience in providing direct support to individuals who require a high degree of personal care support and physical assistance to complete activities of daily living
• Expertise in applying a person centred approach to all aspects of work
• Well-developed written and verbal communication 
• First aid level 2
• National Police Check
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Current Victorian Driver's License

Desirable requirements:

• Certificate IV (or equivalent) in Health & Community Services, Disability or equivalent with a willingness to develop further knowledge in the areas of Acquired Brain Injury, Justice, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
• Certified training in:

- Personal care & infection control

- Manual handling

- Bowel management and catheter care

- Medication management/administration

- Anaphylaxis  

Only applicants who address the Key selection criteria will be considered for interview.
People of diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply

Applications are to be submitted to Anne-Maree Wendt – Client Services Manager, Victoria : [email protected]
Applications close 27th July 2018