Your new work opportunity

Independent Disability Services (IDS), based in Carlton and extending across Greater Melbourne, is driven to provide ‘Awesome Client Experiences’. We are focused on developing a team culture where all interactions are made with a ‘feels like family’ approach.

We provide services and support with Care, Kindness and Open Communication.

The Role

The Support Worker is responsible for supporting clients in their own homes in their day-to-day living, ensuring that they have every opportunity to live a meaningful & fulfilling life, with choice & control. Our Support Workers are:

• Competent – Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
• Resourceful – Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
• Reliable – Consistently good in quality or performance, able to be trusted.
• Empathetic – Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
• Sincere – Free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

The role will provide IDS’s Clients with opportunities for choice, self-advocacy and participation in matters relating to the home as well as facilitating access to community services and facilities.

We want our clients to feel valued, heard, and confident that they have the support needed to lead a great life.

Our Clients

Our clients are at the centre of everything we do and the decisions that we make.

Every person is unique in their needs and aspirations. When you are a member of the IDS Team, you are an essential part of the client's journey as they work towards their goals.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have a ‘client’ and ‘outcomes’ focused approach and the passion to make each client experience ‘Awesome’.

We are searching for Support Workers who feel their values match the IDS values.

We encourage applications from people with a disability or lived experience.

What's in it for you?

• Part of an inclusive team that takes pride in the support it provides to clients and staff
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Your work-life balance is respected and supported
• NFP salary packaging available

Please note: All candidates must possess or be willing to obtain the following criteria before commencement. They are a current:

• NDIS Screening Check
• Two relevant and professional reference checks
• Working with Children’s Check
• First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Driver’s Licence, your own vehicle, and Full Comprehensive Insurance

To find out more

Please contact Annabel on 03 9340 5100