Jigsaw Blue offers quality supports to children, youth, and people with disability of all ages and needs in their homes and the community.

Jigsaw Blue strives to understand the day-to-day needs and goals of the people we support and is committed to enlightening their lives every single day.

Join Jigsaw Blue and you will work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team, in an organisation committed to empowering people with disability and rewarding dedication.

About the role

As a disability support worker with Jigsaw Blue, you will provide direct support to children, youth and people with disabilities that empowers them to live the life they choose and maximises their independence.

We are currently seeking qualified people to provide day to day support to our participants. Support may include assistance to access activities of interest in the community or assisting with daily living tasks including meal preparation, personal care and domestic tasks.

You will work a range of shifts either within a team environment or independently over a 24/7 rotating roster, with flexibility to work mornings, evenings, sleepovers, weekends and active nights.

This is a permanent position.

Why work for Jigsaw Blue

• Permanent part-time positions across the Northern and Western regions of Melbourne
• Enhance your skills within the disability sector
• Competitive hourly rates – (SCHADS level 2 pay point 3)
• Comprehensive training through our online training platform
• Career progression opportunities through our Future Leader Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accredited further education training through our RTO partnership
• 24/7 phone support
• Morning, evening, sleepover, weekend and active shifts available
• Formal supervision and mentoring
• A supportive workplace culture that promotes mutual respect

To join the team at Jigsaw Blue you will need:

• A Valid Driver's Licence and reliable car
• Availability for sleepover shifts
• A commitment to child safe standards
• A certificate IV in Disability (or equivalent)
• A current CPR and First Aid qualification
• A committed, dedicated and supportive attitude
• A COVID-19 vaccination certificate (2 vaccinations and a booster)
• To enjoy working as part of a team or under limited guidance
• A contemporary outlook towards people with a disability
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster comprising of morning, evening, active nights, sleepovers and weekend shifts.
• To Maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Previous experience in the disability sector is preferred

Who is Jigsaw Blue?

Combined, Jigsaw Blue’s senior management team have worked in the industry for over 50 years, enlightening and enriching their participants lives.

Jigsaw Blue was founded in 2012 in response to a rising need for weekend respite services for people with disability. Since then, Jigsaw Blue has grown into a service committed to providing quality care to children, young people and people with disabilities in residential or community settings. You can find out more about Jigsaw Blue at jigsawblue.com.au 

Jigsaw Blue is committed to cultivating a safe, accessible, and inclusive work environment for our staff, carers and clients and welcome people with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

All applicants are subject to one or more of the following pre-employment safety screening checks-NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, Working with Children Check, Reference Checks and Disqualified Carer Check.

A position description is attached.