• Experienced Disability Support Workers required for Casual positions in the eastern and southeastern suburbs
• Make a difference to the lives of people living with a disability through active support
• Competitive salary and Not for profit salary packaging

About the role

We are dedicated to providing quality care and support to individuals with disabilities, helping them to live the lifestyle of their choosing. Our team is committed to empowering our clients through your Person-Centred Active Support practice, you'll empower them to achieve their goals and demonstrate your contemporary disability support knowledge.

These are Casual Positions working a range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers, and active nights, located in the eastern/ southeastern suburbs.  

If you are available for morning shift 6.30am – 9.30am please reach out to us now. 

About you 

As a Disability Support Worker (DSW), you will provide personalized care and support to people with disabilities in residential, direct care and community environments. You will assist clients in achieving their goals and support them in their daily activities to achieve their goals. 

Skills and experience required

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Disability
• Relevant experience in the disability sector
• A passion for providing person-centred services.
• Ability to perform a range of domestic duties including cleaning and shopping
• Good knowledge of and respect for the rights and choices of clients and their families.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and CPR
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening check and Working with Children’s Check for employment.
• Basic computer and administration skills

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.  Apply Now!

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, love, joy, hospitality, and courage 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, and agree to comply with Child Safety standards.

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