The Gateways Support Services vision is to help provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life.

Our staff are made up of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, video game superstars, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more. At Gateways, we all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day better.

The role

As a Support Worker (Camps, Recreation and Individual Support), you will be providing positive support and direction. Your dedication to maximise their potential, quality and enjoyment of life will empower children and adults with a disability and additional needs and their families to build on the unique strengths and needs of each participant and their family/carers to reach their goals – even if it means jumping into the pool for a swimming session!

What you will need

• Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people or adults with disabilities and challenging behaviour will be highly regarded.
• Flexibility with work hours.
• Experience in positively communicating with staff, participants and families.
• Valuing attitudes and professional behaviour which respects the dignity, rights, strengths, needs and interests of people with disabilities.
• Sound computer skills, including the ability to open emails, perform online training and book shifts on the client database.
• Employee Working with Children Check (Or willing to obtain one)
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Or willing to obtain one)
• NDIS Workers Orientation module (Certificate of completion)
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Or willing to obtain one)
• A current Victorian Driver's License
• Certificate IV in Disability or Community Services (desirable)

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay & penalty rates
• Continuous free learning and development opportunities – get paid while you train!
• Great career prospects with a reputable organisation
• Employee Assistance Program – access to a professional counsellor for you and your direct family members.

For a position description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker - Camps, Recreation and Individual Support - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

When applying, please provide a resume and cover letter, so that we can consider your application for this role.

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.

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.

Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.

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.