• DDSO1/1Q
• PT
• Epping
• VDAS (496651)

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of more than 7,000 employees working in more than 530 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team in Epping in this highly sought-after Part-Time opportunity. You will be responsible for providing support with activities of daily living and developing, implementing and monitoring Individual Plan’s.

You will also work to facilitate the delivery of quality services and achieve positive outcomes with clients.  This role involves working with clients with various complex medical needs and behaviours, which will require the successful applicant to work independently. The roster is inclusive of sleepover shifts. This role is a ongoing, part time position. 

The house profile: This house is situated in Epping, surrounded by parks, cafes, and amenities. Assistance and support are required with meal planning and preparation, domestic chores, and community access. There are 5 residents, a mix of both female and male, ranging between the ages of 50 and 70. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the house
• Manual Handling
• Develop planned activities in line with departmental policies and guidelines
• Liaise with family members, medical services, departmental services and external services to help meet client needs
• Develop, implement, monitor and review a range of client support plans, with oversight from senior staff, using knowledge of client need, preferences and interests
• Provide quality direct support to clients in line with their support needs, the program they are accessing, and all support plans including Individual Plans
• Administer medication treatments and therapies according to prescribed protocols or otherwise, seek appropriate medical assistance
• Implement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent Disability related qualification
• A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate
• A current unrestricted Driver Licence
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities
• The ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal Plan
• Experience in supporting those with Mental Health disorder
• Experience in supporting those with Intellectual Disabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience and knowledge in technology (use of computers, phones, ipads)

In order to be compliant successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and an International Criminal History Record Check; if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia in the last 10 years. A Working with Children Check is also required (where relevant to the role) and a current Victorian Driver's Licence is essential.

Benefits

• Work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities
• Flexible working hours

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any general enquiries, inclusive of a copy of the roster, (not applications) including persons with disability that require adjustments please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Development & Support Officer - Epping enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here (https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA).