Advanced Disability Support Worker (DDSO2A) – Heathmont
At Scope, we celebrate people.
This is not just for our customers, but also for our teams. That’s why we’re seeking people like you. People who can create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.
We celebrate people
If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careershome@scopeaust.org.au
- 3-month fixed term, part-time role located in Heathmont.
- Have a passion to support people with a disability in an inclusive way which meets the individual needs of the clients at your service
- Support a male client
- Your shifts will be 65.5/60 hour fortnightly split
- Experience in managing behaviours of concern with a calm, confident approach
- Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in a support environment
- Strong knowledge and application of Person-Centred Active Support
- You will be required to possess or work towards an Advanced Diploma in Disability or equivalent to meet the criteria for this role
We excel together
As a Disability Support Worker in one of our services you will work with a team on and off-site of specialists with one common purpose – is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.
To recognise the contribution you make to the lives of our customers, we offer a competitive remuneration package that includes:
- Salary benefits and conditions based on the Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria 2018-2022, with membership to HACSU (Health and Community Services Union)
- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
- Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement)
- Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)
We act bravely
To be successful in this role you must have or be willing to obtain:
- Qualification requirement
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and Working with Children's Check (Employee)
- Current Level 2 First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Valid Australian Working Rights and an International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years
About Home@Scope
Home@Scope is a subsidiary of Scope, one of Australia’s largest providers of disability support services, with over 70 years’ experience. Home@Scope provides supported independent living, short-term accommodation and assistance services.
At Scope, we pride ourselves on collaborating with our people. We’re dedicated to your continuous training and development as we are continuing to expand, not only within Victoria but also across Australia.
Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.
At Scope, we ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It’s one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.
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