About the roles:
Working in group homes to support residents with disabilities can be incredibly rewarding. We are looking for 7 Disability Support Workers for vacant Part-time & full time opportunities in our Group homes in Balaclava, Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley & Bentleigh, Please request a copy of all available roster lines when you apply so you can view the rosters and determine which one is best suited to you.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If youre passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
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.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Skills & Experience
Roster splits for all houses and lines are as follows:
Mt. Waverley
3 x PT lines vacant
23216 39:45/ 26:00 - Part time this roster is a mix of morning & afternoon shifts No sleep overs
23214 41:45 / 30:15 - Part time this roster is a mix of morning & afternoon shifts No sleep overs
23215 33:15 / 37:15 - Part time this roster is a mix of morning & afternoon shifts No sleep overs
Bentleigh
1 x PT line vacant
71344 43:30/4:00 This roster is mix of morning & afternoon shifts No Sleep over shifts.
Balaclava
1 x PT Line vacant:
70402 - This roster is a mix of morning, afternoon, some full day shifts including 6 Sleep over shifts per month.
Glen Waverley = 3 vacant lines
39:45/ 26:00 - Part time this roster is a mix of morning & afternoon shifts No sleep overs
23214 41:45 / 30:15 - Part time this roster is a mix of morning & afternoon shifts No sleep overs
23215 33:15 / 37:15 - Part time this roster is a mix of morning & afternoon shifts No sleep overs
Please detail in your application cover letter what house you are applying for. You will be considered for all vacant lines across all houses otherwise.
In order to be compliant successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and an International Criminal History Record Check; if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia in the last 10 years.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for these positions, in accordance with relevant Public Health Orders across all States and Territories. In these circumstances, evidence of vaccination will be required prior to an offer of employment.
Benefits
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click Apply and follow the prompts. For any general enquires, including requests to view the roster lines (not applications) please contact john.mcgrath@lwb.org.au .
Application close Midnight Sunday 14th April.
Ensure that your online CV is up to date as employers are always searching our online CV database of candidates.
A member of our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have.