Awesome Disability Support Workers Needed

Independent Disability Services (IDS), Based in Carlton and extending across Greater Melbourne.

Come join our growing awesome team

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 and strive for Awesome Client Experiences.

The Role

IDS Support Worker are responsible for supporting clients in their own homes with their day to day living to ensure 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.
• Sincere - Free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.
• Empathetic - Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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.

Our Clients

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

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

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

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 outstanding.

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

Please note all candidates must possess or be willing to obtain the following criteria before commencement:

• NDIS Screening Check
• Police Check
• Two relevant and professional reference checks
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Drivers License, your own vehicle and full Comprehensive Insurance
• Manual Handling (Desired)
• Cert III Individual Support (Desired)
• Cert III Disability (Desired)
• Cert III Aged Care (Desired)

Please see our website www.idsa.org.au and if you would like to come join our amazing team please apply.

We provide all staff with:

• Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun supportive team environment
• Excellent rates inline with SCHARDS Award

For a confidential conversation please call our office 03 9340 5100 to speak to our Manager People, Learning and Culture Greg.