About us:

At Gateways, we all have one thing in common: the passion to support people with a disability and make every day better. The Gateways Support Services vision is to provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join the friendly, supportive and positive team in Grovedale and Belmont.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary packaging option to increase take-home pay
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Collaborating with a supportive, caring, and passionate team
• Accessible and approachable management
• Extensive training opportunities, including positive behavioural support and ethical response.
• 2-day induction program

About the role:

We currently have three permanent part time positions available across two of our houses. Two lines are in Grovedale for 31.5 hours (Line A) and 39.25 hours (Line B) per fortnight and another line is in Belmont for 27 hours (Line C) per fortnight.

In the capacity of a Residential Support Worker, you will provide extensive support to individuals with disabilities within a residential setting, covering tasks such as personal care, meal assistance, hoisting, and transfers.

At Gateways we work on a fortnightly, Week 1/ Week 2 roster, our work weeks run Thursday to Wednesday. Roster details are below:

Line A (31.5 hours)

Week 1:

• Tuesday: 6:30am – 9:30am (3 hours)

Week 2:

• Thursday: 2:45pm – 9pm (6.25 hours)
• Friday: 3pm – 8pm (5 hours)
• Saturday: 3pm – 8pm (5 hours)
• Sunday: 3:15pm – 10pm (6.75 hours) & sleepover
• Monday: 6:30am – 9am (2.5 hours)
• Tuesday: 6:30am – 9:30am (3 hours)

Line B (39.25 hours)

Week 1:

• Saturday: 4pm – 8pm (4 hours)
• Sunday: 3:15 – 10pm (6.75 hours) & sleepover
• Monday: 6:30am – 9am (2.5 hours)
• Tuesday: 2:45 – 9pm (6.25 hours)

Week 2:

• Thursday: 6:30am – 9:30am (3 hours)
• Friday: 6:30 – 9:30am (3 hours)
• Saturday: 8am – 3:30pm (7.5 hours)
• Monday: 2:45pm – 9pm (6.25 hours)

Line C (27 hours)

Week 1:

• Sunday: 10pm – 12am (2 hours) - active night
• Monday: 12am – 7am (7 hours) – active night
• Tuesday: 7am – 9am (2 hours)
• Wednesday: 3pm – 10pm (7 hours)

Week 2:

• Saturday: 3pm – 10pm (7 hours)
• Tuesday: 7am – 9am (2 hours)

Let’s talk about you!

Do you have a strong dedication to helping individuals lead fulfilling lives, excellent problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a keen desire to be a part of and enhance a positive workplace atmosphere? If so, we encourage you to get in touch with us!

Please note that the following compliance documents are required if successful for the role:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module (certificate of completion)
• Employee Working with Children Check (Victorian)
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Valid Victorian Driver's License
• Qualification in Disability, Community Services, Social Work or equivalent (desirable)

Please attach an updated resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisted candidates will need to be able to attend a group interview being held November 11th 9:30am – 11:30am at our head office in North Geelong.

If successful after the group interview, candidates will be required to attend our two day induction on 26th & 27th November.

To request a position description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Support Workers x3 - Belmont / Grovedale enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in Gateways leadership, governance, and culture. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. We have vigorous recruitment and screening processes for all employees and volunteers.Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don't miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we'll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.