Disability Support Workers

Portland Reference: 4165616

• Casual opportunities based in Portland
• Support individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community
• Rewarding role in a community setting
• Access to ongoing support and development/training opportunities
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits available

About this opportunity

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new service that will provide support, care and access to services and technology for Australians with disabilities as well as their families and carers.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will deliver a variety of services to participants to support them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. Your working day may include (but not limited to), assistance and or support with daily life, including personal care, domestic activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities.

About You

You're a passionate, empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.

If this is you, you're in luck: we have the perfect opportunity for you to do all of these things - right here, with us.

What do you need?

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care, Home and Community Care or related fields
• A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle
• Satisfactory Police Records Check and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
• Applicants having experience and knowledge in psychosocial disability will be at an advantage

Wellways is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people who are Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, are from a non-English speaking background, LGBTQI+ or have a disability to apply.

How to Apply

Here's your chance to do great things. Don't let it slip by - apply now by visiting our careers page (wellways.org/careers-wellways).

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Mark Chapman, CDS Coordinator - 0438 791 416

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.

All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Applications Close: 22 Jun 2018