19 Aug
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Geelong Careers
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Geelong
19 Aug
Geelong Careers
Geelong
Job Description
We're on the lookout for a caring and empathetic Disability Day Services Practitioners to support people with disability through engaging, person‑centred day programs that promote independence, confidence, and personal growth.
In this role, you'll support the delivery of day centre activities and active supports tailored to individual abilities, strengths, and circumstances. You'll bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage documentation and program records, and experience supporting people with varying disabilities, including behaviours of concern, while creating protected, inclusive, and meaningful experiences.
If you're someone who enjoys helping others achieve their goals and thrives in a supportive, hands‑on environment that makes a genuine difference, we want to hear from you!
At genU, we're a profit‑for‑purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community‑focused initiatives, we're here to help people live their best lives.
As a Disability Day Services Practitioner, You'll
- Support clients in a range of meaningful activities, including arts & crafts, community access, games, movies, adventure‑based learning, and more.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as personal care, hygiene, and meal support.
- Promote community inclusion by identifying opportunities based on client interests.
- Encourage participation in community activities with support ratios between 1:1 and 1:4.
- Help build physical health, communication skills, teamwork, self‑confidence, and overall wellbeing.
- Maintain program documentation, file notes, and other required records.
About The Candidate
- Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)
Work Environment
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax‑free plus meal/entertainment benefits
- Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi‑Fi
- University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
- Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
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📌 Disability Day Service Practitioner (Geelong)
🏢 Geelong Careers
📍 Geelong