Hi Five Community Services is seeking Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to work and make a difference in the lives of people with disability. We are looking for Support Workers in the Western Suburbs, Vic (Werribee, Yarraville, Point Cook, Melton, Truganina, Tarneit, Sunshine, Wyndham Vale).
About the Company:
Hi Five Community Services is a well-established and growing provider within the disability sector, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports.
We pride ourselves on providing flexible, compassionate, and individualised services that empower people with disability to exercise choice and control, achieve their goals, and enhance their quality of life.
Our vision is to deliver innovative and responsive support that promotes independence, inclusion, and meaningful outcomes for participants, empowering them to live with confidence and achieve their goals.
Job description:
We are currently recruiting a male Disability Support Worker to provide support to an NDIS participant in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs.
In this role, you will provide in home and community-based support to participants, assisting them to achieve their individual goals, build independence, and enhance their overall quality of life.
You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of participants with varying support needs, including complex care requirements. Supports may include assistance with daily living skills, social and community participation, personal care, and domestic assistance.
Experience supporting individuals on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) is highly regarded, particularly participants with higher support needs. While not essential, applicants with knowledge or experience supporting people with autism including communication support, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and structured routines are strongly encouraged to apply.
Details of the role
Type: In-home care support and community access.
Employment: Casual roles available
Salary: Per SCHADS (Based on qualifications and experience/s)
Location: Western Suburbs, VIC
Mandatory:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Working with Children Check.
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Police Check
- Driver’s license and personal vehicle
- Fluent English skills
- Experience with ASD
- Experience with supporting participants with behaviours of concern
Key Duties:
May vary depending on the individual participant and their support requirements, goals, and preferences:
- Supporting participants to work towards their NDIS goals while maintaining dignity, choice, and respect.
- Implementing behaviour support strategies, and care plans as required.
- Building meaningful relationships with participants and encouraging social engagement and community connection.
- Assisting with daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, routine development, and social skill building.
- Supporting participants to access and engage in community activities, appointments, and outings.Monitoring participant wellbeing and responding appropriately to individual support needs.
- Completing accurate documentation, including case notes and incident reporting.Assisting with household tasks including cleaning, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe living environment.
- Providing personal care and high-care supports, including medication administration, personal hygiene, and assistance with daily presentation for chosen activities.
Essential for the role:
- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience providing one-on-one support to people living with disability, including individuals with complex support needs.
- Experience supporting participants who may display behaviours of concern, with the ability to respond using person-centred and trauma-informed approaches.
- A valid Australian driver's license.
- A reliable vehicle with car insurance.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening, or willingness to obtain one.
- A valid First-Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one.
- Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
- Values that align with Hi Five Community Services.
- Flexible availability to work a range of shifts during the week including mornings, afternoons, overnight, and weekends.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, listening and use and understanding of body language.
- Problem-solving abilities and a creative, innovative mindset.
If you like the sound of this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply now, with a cover letter and CV.
Please note that if you haven't heard from us, please accept that your application at this time has been unsuccessful.
Pay: $34.44 per hour
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
