• Experienced Disability Support Workers part time positions based in Southeast Suburbs
• Shifts weekday and weekend shifts am/pm and sleepover and active nights shifts
• Great team environment, Competitive Salary with NFP Salary Packaging options

 

About the role

Passionate and skilled Disability Support Workers required for our Supported Disability Accommodation houses located in the southeast suburbs.  The DSW will provide high quality personalised active support care to our residents living with a disability, empowering them to live the life of their choice in a residential setting.   

You will be working within a friendly, passionate team to support clients and their families’ providing care and arranging outings to ensure a positive environment for all.

These positions are permanent part time, you are required to be available a minimum of 3 shifts per week including sleepover and active nights.  

Shift times are - 

• Mornings 6.00 – 9.00am
• Afternoons 2.00pm – 10.00pm
• Night shift sleepovers and active nights depending on the SDA

 

About you

You will be an experienced Disability Support Worker who enjoys working in an accommodation home supporting residents with mental health, Behaviours of concern and intellectual disability empowering them to live their best life.   You will be available for a range of morning, afternoon, and sleepover night shifts weekdays and weekends.

Role requirements  

• Certificate III Individual Support – Disability minimum
• Previous experience in Disability Support and knowledge of the Disability sector
• Passion for providing ‘person centred active care’
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Current full Victorian Driver licence essential
• Current NDIS Check, WWC and Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate                       

 If you have the skills and passion required, please Apply Now.   

Please Note - the recruitment process will include completing a video interview and attending a face-to-face interview at our Mulgrave offices.  Shortlisted candidates will be provided with vacant roster lines to ensure availability.  Successful candidates will complete a 2-day training course prior to commencement as part of their professional development. 

We offer ongoing professional development and training prior to commencement and during employment.

 

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community. 

 

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.