About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 7,000 employees working in more than 440 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

Life Without Barriers supports our ageing community to remain living independently within their own home. Home Care Workers at Life Without Barriers work as a team to facilitate the delivery of quality services and achieve positive outcomes with clients in a positive and proactive environment.

Due to significant growth in our Aged Care service program we are looking to employ values based staff who will shape Aged Care within LWB. We have many opportunities available and we are looking for Home Care Workers willing to provide Domestic Assistance and Personal Care to clients in our growing Aged Care programs in Victoria.

We offer permanent part time positions with ongoing professional development, regular supervision and future career opportunities. The roles involve only day time shifts and no weekends. Opportunities are available throughout Melbourne Metro area.

Please be aware that you will be working in client's homes. This will not be facility work. You will also be required to have your own car and travel between client homes n your local area. (Kilometres reimbursed on a fortnightly basis).

Key Responsibilities  

• Assist with client personal care needs
• Assist clients to maintain a clean home environment by completing basic domestic chores
• Assist clients to access their community 
• Provide quality direct support to clients in line with their individual Care Plan
• Support clients skills, independence, and personal growth
• Establish a rapport and collaborate effectively with clients and their carers
• Attend, participate and contribute to all team meetings and supervision meetings
• Maintain and update professional skills by actively participating in training opportunities

Skills & Experience 

• Certificate III in Aged Care.
• No qualification required for Domestic Assistance positions.
• Current, full Drivers’ License plus a registered and insured vehicle
• Current First Aid Certificate  

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Benefits  

• Work for a national organisation with excellent career opportunities
• Attractive hourly rate with tax benefits. 
• Access to salary packaging

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.
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.