Job Description
Position: Disability Male Support Worker – Balaclava VIC
Start Date: Immediate
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and reliable male support worker to provide community participation and support to an adult male participant who is in wheelchair. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, respectful, and passionate about supporting individuals to maintain their independence and actively engage in the community.
Role Overview
Availability Required:
Monday to Sunday
Flexible shift slots – approximately 25 hours per week
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in disability support, community participation, or community access support.
- A caring, gentle, and person-centred approach with the ability to build trust and rapport.
- Strong communication and companionship skills.
- Applicants must hold a valid Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Flexibility to work across different days and shift times as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support with community participation while maintaining the participant's dignity, comfort, and independence at all times.
- Support the participant to attend community activities, social events, recreational activities, shopping, café visits, and appointments.
- Encourage and support the participant to actively engage in the community and develop greater independence.
- Provide companionship, engage in meaningful conversations, and promote social participation.
- Assist with daily living activities as required.
- Create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for the participant.
- Respond to the participant's changing needs with patience, empathy, and flexibility.
Participant Preferences
The participant enjoys community outings, coffee, shopping, beach visits, recreational activities, and social interaction. The ideal support worker will be friendly, patient, respectful, and able to provide gentle support while encouraging the participant's independence and choices.
How to Apply
Please forward your resume outlining your experience and availability to: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to the team.
Regards
Support Team
Authentic Life Care
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
