Sweet Care Disability Support Services have exciting opportunities for compassionate Personal Support Workers who can utilise their skills and expertise to join the team!

About the opportunity

The successful candidates are responsible for providing quality personal, social and emotional care and support to clients and their representatives in accordance with Sweet Care” Value’s

The role

We are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers, for casual shifts in and around Melbourne. Your primary responsibility will be to support people living with a disability. This can involve manual handling, community access, transportation, personal care and companionship

Company

Sweet Care Disability Support Services, walk alongside our clients and our service will be determined by the needs and interest of our clients to support and advocate for people with disability to reach their full potential by providing supportive services to empower our clients to live the life they choose. To uphold our passion, and remain innovative and fearless in the promotion and defence of the rights and interests of people with disability .

Desired applicant qualities for this role include:

• Someone with a person-centred approach
• Manual Handling experience & Cert
• High behaviours of concern experience
• Available to work a variety of times
• Energetic and excited to make a difference in people’s lives

Pay rate – Dependent on Qualifications and experience.

Eligibility criteria:

• Minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Support Worker
• A relevant qualification in Disability or Individual Support.
• Two relevant, professional and industry related reference checks.
• Current police check or willing to obtain
• Must be willing to provide or obtain a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for employment purposes.
• Must be willing to provide or obtain a NDIS worker screening check
• Have a current or be willing to obtain a First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID004) and CPR (HLTAID001) certificate.
• Current Australian drivers licence and a reliable vehicle
• Flexibility to work a variety of weekday shifts
• Minimum 3 doses of a Covid-19 vaccination and the 2022 flu vaccine

What we can offer you:

• Opportunity to work with on-going clients and build a strong professional relationship with them
• Friendly rostering team available 7 days a week to support you
• Advances rosters working with clients close to home
• Access to our online portal to manage your roster
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunity for career growth and progression
• Work with a great organisation that supports you - where safety, care, equality and service come first