Disability Support Worker
Job no: 507075
Work type: Casual
Location: Wangaratta
Categories: Disability Services
- Experienced Disability Support Worker Casual positions available in Wangaratta.
- Make a difference, varied Disability programs
- Great team environment, Competitive Salary and NFP salary packaging
About the role
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? We are looking for passionate Disability Support Workers to provide quality care and support to people with disability to empower them to achieve their goals and live a life of their choosing.
As a Disability Support Worker (DSW) you will be working in a variety of areas at VMCH such as:
- Community programs
- One to One support
- Skill development programs including our CR8 shed, Café and other Social Enterprises
- Supporting our clients with their transition to employment
These are Casual positions based in Wangaratta.
About you
You will be an experienced DSW who enjoys variety and can easily adapt to the requirements of the role.
To be successful you will require:
- Certificate IV in Disability (preferred but not essential)
- Previous experience in Disability Support and knowledge of the Disability sector
- Providing quality care and support empowering people with disabilities to live the lifestyle of their choosing
- Passion for providing ‘person centred care’
- Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Current Victorian Driver licence
- NDIS Check, WWC and Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and CPR are essential
If you have the skills, experience and passion to make a difference. Please APPLY Now to join this supportive team. We offer a competitive salary and NFP salary packaging options.
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, 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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