• Multiple Positions
• St Kilda location

Together we make positive changes in people's lives

Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) is one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded not-for-profit organisations helping the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in our community.

Since we opened our doors in 1982, we have been providing a range of innovative, relationship-based service responses which enable people to overcome disadvantages and realise their full potential.

101 Grey Street, St Kilda is our state-of-the-art purpose-built residential facility. It is our mission here for people to live in a safe environment, have a sense of community and belonging, have control over their lives, and have their needs met. You will make a real difference to our residents providing NDIS support.

Become part of something bigger

We are now looking for NDIS Support Workers to join our extended Sacred Heart Local team. This casual role allows you to work as much or as little as you want.

Working closely with the Program Manager and Support Coordinator, you will fortify our residents’ independence, listen to their wants and needs and take direction from them on where you will go on your outings and events.

We're looking for

Our ideal candidates will be caring, empathetic, and have previous lived experience working with clients and understanding complex behaviours. We are looking for individuals who are proactive, outgoing, and who can effectively communicate with our residents.

The successful candidate will have:

• Certificate  III in Aged Care and/or Certificate IV in Disability Support (or in progress). 
• We will also consider significant lived experience with Disability or complex behaviours (for the right candidate);
• A current First Aid Certificate including CPR;
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check;
• A current Drivers Licence with a reliable registered car;
• Current COVID-19 vaccination certificate; and
• Evidence of current Flu vaccination.

A NDIS Workers Screening Check, a current First Aid and CPR Certificate are essential, however, if you have not obtained either the clearance or the certificate don’t let this stop you from applying for this wonderful opportunity.

What's on offer

At Sacred Heart Mission, we offer our people competitive hourly rates, flexibility and great benefits such as salary packaging options, in-house training, ongoing professional development, with ample opportunity for you to become permanent part-time.

Our people tell us that our values and behaviours are one of the biggest benefits of working with Sacred Heart Mission. They are:

• Welcome: we welcome and actively engage people to build relationships based on respect and trust.
• Community: we enable people to feel supported by and connected to the broader community.
• Challenge: we challenge the unjust social and economic structures that cause disadvantage, social exclusion and homelessness.
• Accountability: we measure the impact of our work so that we can develop the evidence to address deep, persistent disadvantage and social exclusion.
• Innovation: we ensure that our services remain contemporary, creative, responsive and effective.

To submit your application click the Apply Now  button below, to apply for this rewarding opportunity!

For more information about the role, contact Vanessa Rushworth on 0487 430 985.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

Sacred Heart Mission requires all its staff, volunteers, directors and contractors to be fully COVID 19 vaccinated, recognising the important role this plays in our ability to continue to support the communities we serve and to keep all of us safe.