COMMUNITY DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Western suburbs of Melbourne
Casual position
Not-For-Profit Salary packaging benefits + Flexibility + Super
Work/life balance with shifts close to home - flexible days and start / finish
We are seeking Community Disability Support Workers who are passionate and focused in facilitating and supporting people living with a disability in achieving individual goals, personal development and strengthening their existing skills, abilities, and confidence by accessing services operated by mecwacare.
What you bring:
Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent
Level 2 First Aid Certificate
NDIS screening check clearance + NDIS Orientation module
Full Victorian Driver License
Experience working with people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds
A flexible and ‘can do’ attitude in assisting people with a disability to form and maintain meaningful relationships and connections within their communities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for networking with participants, families and the community sector.
A strong understanding of NDIS Code of Conduct and Best Practice Standards.
Current Victorian Driver’s License to transport community participants to include community participation
NDIS Worker Screening
Desirable:
Ability to manage and maintain daily observations and daily documentation
An understanding or a desire to learn the principles of person-centered planning and experience in transforming plans into actions.
What we offer:
Training and Development opportunities.
Generous salary packaging options
Career Progression Opportunities.
Board Scholarships and Employee Awards.
Employee Assistance Program.
About us:
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
All successful applicants will need to have and/or undergo a successful Police Check.
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