Disability Support Worker – SIL – Ringwood

Melba Support Services · Ringwood · Posted 7 days ago

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About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll support people with disability to live meaningful, self-directed lives. Working across a range of services and environments, you'll provide personalised support that promotes independence, choice and control while helping people achieve their goals, build skills and participate in the things that matter most to them. Our Disability Support Workers may work within one or across multiple service environments, including Supported Independent Living (SIL), Individualised Support Arrangements (ISA), Community Participation programs, Short Term Accommodation (STA), and other community-based supports.

What We Offer?

When you join Melba, you become part of an organisation that values its people and believes great support starts with great teams.

As a Disability Support Worker, we offer:

Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
Annual leave loading
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Career pathways across a diverse range of services
Supportive leaders and collaborative teams
Employee wellbeing initiatives and support services
The chance to make a meaningful difference every day

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll provide support that is tailored to each person's goals, preferences and support needs.

You may:

Support people to build independence, confidence and life skills
Assist people to participate in community, recreational, educational and employment-related activities
Provide practical day-to-day support, including personal care and daily living assistance where required
Support health and wellbeing, including medication assistance where required and authorised
Build positive relationships with people supported, families and support networks
Maintain accurate documentation and records
Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality, person-led support

What Makes a Great Disability Support Worker?

You don't need previous disability experience to make a difference. We're looking for people who genuinely care about supporting others and share our commitment to human rights, inclusion and person-led practice.

You will bring:

A commitment to supporting people with dignity, respect and choice
Strong relationship-building skills
Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Confidence following support plans, policies and procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A willingness to learn and grow
A certificate IV in Disability, Diploma of Community Services or equivalent qualification (highly regarded but not mandatory)
Previous experience in disability, aged care, community services or support work is highly regarded, but not essential. Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine desire to support people to live the life they choose.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Current First Aid and CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current Working with Children Check
A current Australian Driver Licence
Availability to work a range of shifts, including weekends and active nights where required
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, mandatory training and ongoing compliance requirements

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support people with disability to live the life they choose, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Melba Support Services.

About Melba Support Services

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About Melba Support Services

Melba Support Services focuses on health, safety and wellbeing, particularly in injury management and return to work processes. The organisation aims to provide effective support for injured employees by ensuring accurate record-keeping, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and promoting timely recovery and supportive experiences.

This ad does not state pay. Healthcare & Nursing roles on this board that do show it typically pay $100,000 to $115,000 (9 listings).

Before you apply

This ad mentions:

Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening
Driver licence
First aid certificate
Certificate III/IV
Pre-employment screening

Roles from this employer typically stay open about 28 days on this board.

Working in Ringwood

Ringwood is a growing suburb in Melbourne's East, characterised by a mix of residential areas and commercial precincts. It features shopping centres and a variety of dining options, making it a suitable location for those seeking employment in retail, hospitality and office roles. Major employers in the area include local businesses and larger companies, contributing to a diverse job market.

Public transport in Ringwood is accessible, with Ringwood station offering train services to Melbourne's CBD and surrounding areas. Buses also operate throughout the suburb, facilitating easy commuting for workers. This connectivity supports a range of employment opportunities in and around the area.

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