Disability Support Worker

Your role at St John of God Accord

We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated Disability Support Workers to provide the highest level of support to individuals who attend Accord’s Community Engagement Services (ACES) within our North, South, West and Eastern Melbourne sites.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning, day, afternoon and evening shifts. There are opportunities available on a Casual basis, with a variety of hours being offered throughout the week.

The Position

• Assist a person or group of people to successfully; carry out day to day activities; maintain the best possible state of physical and emotional well-being; form family and social community connections; and manage their finances.
• All caregivers who work in an Accommodation settings will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning, day, afternoon, evening, sleepover and at times when required active overnight support shifts.
• Ensure you provide a safe working environment.
• Carry out the role of Key Worker as per Accord’s guidelines.
• Maintain handwritten and electronic records including but not limited to; file notes and incident reports, case reviews, Person Centred Plans (PCP); OH&S, client and household finances, medical documentation and other relevant documentation with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Provide the highest level of support for all clients and ensure each person supported is treated with respect that enhances their personal worth, dignity and rights, always.

You will have experience liaising with families and circles of support, service providers and community groups, sound written & communication skills, able to multi-task and work under pressure and capable of working independently with an individual or group of people.

Successful applicants must be eligible for a NDIS screening check, hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children check and First Aid certificate. Experience in the disability sector and/or possession of a relevant qualification will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer:

• Casual
• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

St John of God Accord (SJGA) complies with the NDIS Commission and all prospective employees are required to apply for your NDIS Check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with a disability.