21 Aug
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Marble Care
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Williamstown
21 Aug
Marble Care
Williamstown
Job Description
At Marble Care, we are committed to making a genuine difference in people's lives through consistent, high-quality support. We pride ourselves on delivering personalised, responsive, and participant-focused services that empower individuals to live independently and meaningfully.
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We believe in promoting choice and control, fostering genuine relationships, and supporting participants to achieve outcomes that matter to them.
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About the Role
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We are currently seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team.
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This role focuses on providing person-centred support while building a respectful, professional, and consistent relationship with the participant to promote independence, wellbeing, and community participation.
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Participant Profile
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We are currently seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to provide support to a participant with psychosocial disability and mental health support needs.
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The successful candidate will be committed to delivering person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, recovery, and community participation. You will understand the importance of respecting each participant's individual preferences, choices, and goals while building a professional, consistent, and trusting support relationship.
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Support Schedule
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and alternate Saturdays
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Approximately 6-hour shifts.
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Key Responsibilities
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You will play a vital role in supporting the participant to live independently and achieve their goals.
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Responsibilities include:
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- Providing person-centred support in accordance with the participant's goals, preferences and support plan.
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- Assisting with personal care tasks, including showering, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene where required.
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- Assisting with meal planning and meal preparation.
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- Supporting the participant to develop and maintain daily living skills and routines.
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- Supporting community access, including appointments, shopping, recreational activities and social outings.
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- Assisting with light household duties, including cleaning, changing bed linen and maintaining a safe and comfortable home setting.
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- Encouraging independence through prompting, coaching and skill development rather than completing tasks on the participant's behalf wherever possible.
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- Maintaining accurate documentation and progress notes.
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- Working in accordance with Marble Care's policies, procedures and the NDIS Practice Standards.
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- Maintaining professional boundaries and providing respectful, participant-centred support at all times.
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What We Are Looking For
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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- Strong communication and active listening skills.
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- A respectful, reliable and professional approach.
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- Patience, empathy and sound professional judgement.
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- The ability to build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
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- The ability to work independently and follow participant support plans.
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- A genuine commitment to promoting participant choice, independence and dignity.
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- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and/or psychosocial disability.
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- Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, chronic pain or mobility limitations.
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- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health or a related qualification.
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- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
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- Current Working with Children Check.
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- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
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- Access to a reliable motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
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- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
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- Experience supporting participants with both psychosocial and physical support needs.
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- An interest in supporting participants with creative hobbies, community participation and meaningful activities.
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Why Join Marble Care?
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At Marble Care, we value our team and provide an environment where you feel supported and empowered.
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We offer:
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- A welcoming and inclusive team culture.
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- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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- Access to a supportive leadership team.
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- Meaningful and rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference.
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- The opportunity to develop long-term relationships with participants and positively contribute to their quality of life.
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