Truecare Support Services is a Disability Service operating across the region of Victoria. We are currently seeking support workers either in or willing to travel to Collingwood!
We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering for individuals, ethical, collaborative and accountable. We are on the search for exceptional people to provide support and assistance to clients!
We are looking for individuals with experience in working with a wide range of conditions such as: Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health etc. as well as positive behaviour support. Individuals are to assist participants in their development of daily life skills as well as provide assistance with transport.
We support an approach that is: professional, flexible, reliable, empowering of individuals, person-centred, collaborative and accountable.
Shifts will be as follows:
- Monday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
As part of our team
Truecare Support Services provides you a fantastic work life balance, flexible hours and generous benefits! We have a great work environment, room for growth and progression as well as paying above award.
Selection Criteria (Essential)
- Certificate III/IV in Disability Studies or Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Working with Mental Health Experience
- Experience in Challenging Behaviour
- Previous experience in the aged care and disability fields in a comparable position
- COVID-19 infection control certificate
- Current Victorian Drivers’ License
- Current insurance on private vehicle (to be used for work purposes)
- Right to work in Australia
- Current Police/NDIS Screening Check
- Demonstrated skills supporting and caring for adults with complex support need
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the conflict resolution, negotiation, problem solving, and the ability to communicate effectively as a member of the team.
- Ability and willingness to work in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to – a person’s home or place of residence, other services, community groups and other community settings
- General awareness of health & safety issues
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate
Personal requirements of a Disability Support Worker
- Patient, flexible and understanding
- Proactive
- Supportive and caring nature
- Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
- Able to accept responsibility
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
- Able to perform domestic duties efficiently
- Able to cope under pressure
Job Types: Casual, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Working with Children Check/NDIS Screening Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
