Female Lifestyle (Disability) Support Worker - North West Melbourne

RubixSupport is seeking 3 engaged and committed female employees who can work avariety of support shifts in an accommodation setting, primarily sleepovers shifts.

As per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Rubix Support considerssex as a genuine occupational requirement for this position inaccordance with Section 26 (1) and (2), (a), (b), (d) and (e) of theact, and request that only female applicants apply for this position.

WHO ARE WE

With significantexperience in the disability sector within both government and communityorganisations, Rubix Support is passionate about supporting people withcognitive impairments to lead the life they want to live and to achievetheir goals and aspirations.

Rubix Support provide support topeople aged between two years and sixty five years old. We are aregistered provider under the NDIS and provide services across fourmain areas: Positive Behaviour Support, Support coordination,Lifestyle Support and Sexuality and Relationship education. We are focused on evidenced based best practice andare passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the people wesupport.

WHAT WE DO

Rubix Support aims to improvethe personal wellbeing of people with cognitive impairments with complexsupport needs through specialised, coordinated assessments andsupports; and to provide extensive training and supports to itsempathetic, experiences and energetic staff.

Rubix Support'sVision is to be a leader in the provision of evidence-based, practical,individualised behaviour assessment and support for people withintellectual impairments with complex support needs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Arewarding and challenging role, as a Lifestyle (Disability) SupportWorker, you will be instrumental in providing support for ourparticipants and making positive contributions to their quality oflife.

You may be supporting someone with daily tasks within theirown home or a supported accommodation environment, or on communityoutings such as going to work, the movies,



providing personal caresupports or shopping. Rubix Support will match your experience andinterests with like-minded individuals - as the relationship between theParticipant and worker is an essential part of providing qualityservices.

The people we support may have autism, an acquiredbrain injury, intellectual impairment or mental illness. It is importantthat you have an understanding of how these can impact a person'sability and how to support their self-determination.

ABOUT YOU

Rubix Support are looking for people that:

- Are excellent 'people' people!
- Have experience supporting individuals living with disability, prior SIL experience is highly desirable
- Must have availability for a minimum of three days per week
- Have good core values in relation to inclusiveness and respect
- Have a passion for supporting people to achieve their goals and aspirations
- Excellent communication and people skills; and are not afraid to ask questions
- Have empathy and understanding for individuals and families
- Havea current Victorian driver's license, registered vehicle and fully comprehensiveinsurance to provide Participants transport support during shifts
- Reside or are available to work within the Northern suburbs of Metropolitan Melbourne
- Are committed to following thecompany's policies and procedures, and following all specialists'assessments including behaviour support communication and occupationalrecommendations
- Remain calm under pressure, identify risk factors ad make sound decisions
- Haveunderstanding and knowledge of the Disability Act 2006 (Victoria) andknowledge of supporting people with cognitive impairments




- Willing and prepared to complete our paid Induction and other required training

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

- Competitive pay rates
- Planned, rostered and regular work for you to maintain work / life balance
- Regular Rostered Hours are available for this position
- No paper timesheets - everything is done via mobile applications
- A passionate and supportive team and employer
- Focused and extensive support and supervision to ensure employee development
- Dedicated to providing quality supports to our Participants
- Internal employment pathways
- Access to our employee benefits program, Beny!

SCREENING AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

RubixSupport operates a stringent safety screening procedure for allpreferred candidates in line with the NDIS Quality and SafeguardsCommission requirements and requires all applicants to provide thefollowing licences and certificates prior to commencement:

- Two Professional Referees
- A cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check (this must be cleared prior to interview)
- Current (Employee) Working with Children Check
- A current First Aid and CPR certificate
- A current Victorian Driver Licenceand vehicle
- Proof of Australian working rights if applicable
- Completion of NDS Commissions' Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You

At Rubix Support, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably skilled and qualified people. We value the unique contribution lived experience brings to our team and our work, including disability, gender diversity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and religion.

Group interviews will occur throughout the advertised period.

We look forward to receiving your application and are committed to communicating an outcome for every applicant!

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📌 Female Lifestyle (Disability) Support Worker - North West Melbourne
🏢 Rubix Support
📍 Melbourne