Independent Living Disability Support Worker

Job no: 506213
Work type: Casual
Location: Wangaratta
Categories: Disability Services

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  • Support people to live independently develop life skills. 
  • Rewarding role making a difference, Casual position based in Wangaratta. 
  • Competitive Salary and NFP salary packaging options

 

About the role 

VMCH Independent Living house in Wangaratta provides those with a Disability a place to learn life skills at their own pace in preparation to live independently in the community and empowering them to live the lifestyle of their choosing.  You will be providing individualised capacity building supports to increase independence to complete a range domestic tasks and administrative tasks.

You will also have the opportunity to work across a variety of the programs we offer, from our group programs to working 1:1 with people in their homes or to access the community.

Successful candidates will be required to work a range of rostered shifts that may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers.

 

About You

You will have experience working with people with a disability and have the passion and drive to support them to gain skills to live independently in the community. 

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in working in the Disability, Community or Healthcare sectors.
  • Experience developing life skills and capacity building.
  • Certificate III Individual Support or Certificate IV Disability or similar (desirable)
  • Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate 
  • Current valid full Driver’s Licence, Car Insurance and Car Registration
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
  • Basic level of computer and administration skills.

If you have the experience and passion for this rewarding role, please Apply Now we would love to hear from you. 

 

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, with 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 and discounted school holiday care support.
  • A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the 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.

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