Disability Support Worker (Casual) - Melbourne Inner North & West & Outer East

My People Solutions Recruitment are currently seeking to fill a number of Casual Disability Support Worker (Standard Level & High Intensity Level) vacancies across Melbourne with shifts available in Inner North, Inner West & Outer East Melbourne locations.

We are only seeking applicants who have relevant qualifications and at least 2+ years of standard level disability support worker experience, experience of working with people with autism and experience of working with adults and children with high intensity support needs and / or behaviours of concern, who enjoy working as part of a team and who are committed to delivering quality care.

With a variety of days, times & shift lengths available (no active night shift vacancies are currently available) applicants must be flexible and willing to work in SDA/SIL houses as well as being able to travel to more than one client's home each day making a current driving licence and car essential.

NDIS WORKER SCREENING CHECK, POLICE CHECK, FIRST AID/CPR, WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, CAR & CAR LICENCE ARE ESSENTIAL. Some roles also require applicants to hold a current medication administration and / or manual handling certificate as well as attendance at regular training sessions.

Important:

Applicants will only be considered who have a minimum of 2+ years' experience working as a disability support worker and all their documents current and up to date. Applicants who are experienced with working with clients with autism, ABI, intellectual disabilities, high physical support needs and behaviours of concern will be highly regarded.

Minimum Requirements:

At least 2+ years' experience of working as a disability support worker.

Experience of working with people with Autism/ADHD, Mental Health, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health, ABI/Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia & Medication Certified, Advance Manual Handling Supports, Behaviours of Concern, Restrictive Practices will be highly regarded.

Applicants who are willing to be flexible for shifts on days, times and location and have experience of working both in home and in SIL & SDA houses will be highly regarded by the company.

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, Vaccinations (including COVID), CPR & First Aid, right to work in Australia, 100 Points of ID, Driving Licence and access to a reliable car are essential.

Cert III Individual Supports, Cert IV Disability and / or Mental Health Care Qualification, equivalent or higher are preferred.

Current medication administration certification and / or manual handling certification are required for some roles.

Full driving licence, access to a reliable car & comprehensive car insurance with the ability to travel to multiple clients in one day is essential.

Ability to communicate, problem solve and use own life experience along with integrity, honesty & reliability are critical attributes for this role, as is a good sense of humour.

You will be required to undertake online & in person knowledge & skills development ongoing as part of your role.

NOTE: All the roles available include some level of personal care and assistance as a standard part of the disability support worker's role.

Benefits:

Great pay rates and weekly payroll.
Induction and ongoing support, training and development opportunities.
Variety of days, times and shifts available.

Interested? The My People Solutions Team would love to hear from you.

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