Disability Support Worker

  • Type of Employment: Casual
  • Location: Western Suburbs of Melbourne, VIC
  • Reports to: Allocations & Intake Officer
  • Award Rates Apply! Penalty Rates Apply!

ABOUT US:

Momentum Community Connections exists to encourage participation, promote inclusiveness, and create community connections by providing a wide range of support services and programs to Victorians aged between the ages of 17 and 65 living with disability to lead an independent and happy life.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Disability Support Worker is responsible for delivering support services aimed at enhancing the living, social and recreational skills of people with a disability. Community inclusion, independence, decision making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Personal Support
    • Provide assistance with households as outlined in the participants plan and encourage them to participate in those tasks actively.
    • Provide assistance with community participation for our participants to reach their goals and objectives.
  •   Participant Empowerment
    • Provide support that will enable participants to actively engage in the community or in any daily personal activities of their own choice and interest
    • Create a safe, enjoyable and creative environment at all times
    • Maintain an environment which promotes participants decision making skills and contribute to their personal growth
    • Show empathy and respect for the dignity, rights, and care of all the participants
    • Actively always engage with participants
  •  Administrative duties

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

Essential:

  • First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain within six months)
  • Cert III or IV Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar is preferred (or willing to obtain one)
  • Minimum 6 months relevant industry experience
  • Driver’s License
  • Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
  • Satisfactory Police Records Check
  • Smart phone
  • Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme (DWES) Check
  • Working with Children Check-employment
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate:
    https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course

Highly Desired:

  • Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development
  • Experience supporting People with Disability
  • Ability to work on a rotating roster may include sleepover shifts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build rapport and trust with participants
  • Strong time management and ability to prioritise
  • Ability to use IT programs
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Please email info@momentiumndis.com.au including a resume and cover letter.
  • For any enquiries contact Robert Holloway on 0428 670 199.