Advanced Disability Development & Support Worker (DDSO2A) - PT Bentleigh- VDAS

Life Without Barriers offers prospective employees, excellent career opportunities within the Disability Development and Support space.

As an organisation at the forefront of the sector and a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation we currently employee 8,000 employees in more than 530 communities across Australia. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Within the Victorian Disability Accommodation Services arena, we are growing and continue to make a positive difference in the daily lives of adults with disability across 130 houses providing support to 500+ clients across the Melbourne Metropolitan area.   

Are you looking for stimulation, career satisfaction and growth in a real purpose filled culture and environment? If these match your personal 2021 career goals and you have recognised tertiary qualifications in Disability, Mental Health, Social Work, Behavioural Therapy or Psychology and offer  experience supporting clients in a Disability Services environment we are actively seeking applications for Advanced Disability Development & Support Worker positions for residential houses in Bentleigh and the South East suburbs.

About this Bentleigh house....

We are currently looking to recruit an Advanced Disability Support Worker to provide 2IC support to the House Supervisor, providing mentoring and guidance to staff and direct client support to a mixed resident base (2 male 2 female – ages 19- mid 40’s). The resident group like one another and enjoy one another’s company. The client support needs vary in terms of level of independence and support required, with some lower level personal care support with showers, medication administration, and the less complex behaviours of concern are well managed. Residents like the café and shopping vibe in Bentleigh, enjoy reading magazines and games and have good family contact and support networks.

This is a part-time ongoing position and the roster line 65/66 hrs fortnightly split includes a variation of mornings/days/ afternoon/evening shifts and includes 4 sleepover shifts per roster and 2 weekends off.

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management or equivalent Disability related qualification - candidates currently studying for this qualification may be considered depending upon experience.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Full driver’s licence
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is essential
• Demonstrated compliance with NDIS requirements for Disability Support Worker

To express your interest: click on the Apply Now link OR  refer to our career vacancies at https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ or contact angela.hayes2@lwb.org.au to find out more. Applications Close 6th April 2021. Previous applicants are requested not to reapply. 

Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement here: https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA