The Gateways Support Services vision is to help provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life.

Our staff are made up of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, video game superstars, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more. At Gateways, we all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day better.

We are looking for a dedicated disability support worker to join the friendly, supportive and positive Residential Support Worker team in Grovedale (Geelong) for a part-time, 33.5 hours per fortnight opportunity.

The role

You will take an active and holistic role in providing support and assistance to people with disabilities within a residential setting.
At Gateways we work on a fortnightly, Week 1/ Week 2 roster, our work weeks run Thursday to Wednesday. The roster for this position is as follows:

Week 1:

Sunday: – 9.30am - 5.00pm (7.5 hours)

Week 2:

Thursday: 2.45pm - 10.00pm (7.25 hours) + sleepover

Friday: 6.30am - 9.00am (2.5 hours)

Monday: 7.00am - 9.30am + 2.45pm - 10.00pm (9.75 hours) + sleepover

Tuesday: 6.30am - 9.00am (2.5 hours)

Wednesday: 3.00pm - 7.00pm (4 hours)

A copy of the roster (as per the above) can be requested from [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Support Worker - Grovedale, Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What you will need to start with us

• A passion for supporting people to live their best lives.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A current Victorian Driver's License
• Working with Children Check (Or willing to obtain one)
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Or willing to obtain one)
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Or willing to obtain one)

What's in it for you?

• Attractive remuneration
• Salary packaging
• Working with a supportive, caring passionate team
• Very supportive and approachable manager
• Making a difference by supporting and empowering people with a disability
• Training on the job

For more information, please email [email protected]. When applying via the "Apply Now" button, please provide all of the following documents so that we can consider your application for this role.

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is dependent upon evidence of your application for the NDIS Screening Check (mandatory from 1st Feb 2021).

Shortlisted applicants will also be required to undertake the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission online Worker Orientation training module called ‘Quality, Safety and You’ prior to attending induction. This is a pre-employment requirement and if not completed, employment will not proceed.

Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.