Job Description
We are looking for support staff in Bendigo and Castlemaine who can fill a variety of shifts, including evenings, early mornings, occasional overnights and weekends. Previous nursing experience/studies or experience supporting people with complex health needs would be highly desirable. Higher rates paid for complex work.
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Experience or lived experience with disability is ideal!
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VSSS provide a range of individualised, small group and support in the home and community tailored to help people live their best life.
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Our focus is on capacity building by working with our participants and their circle of support to identify their unique strengths, capabilities, community connections and interests. We take a walk alongside approach to how we provide people with support, meaning we choose to see potential and capabilities and work with people to realise them one step at a time.
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We are committed to quality services and meaningful outcomes which have a positive impact on each person's life.
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Because we don't just send you out on a job and hope for the best...
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Our leadership team have over 40 years collective experience in the disability sector, and it is our mission to provide high quality, safe, skilled and truly person-centered support.
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When you work with us you will feel part of a committed, supportive, and encouraging team where you are safe to ask questions, provide feedback and come to work knowing you are part of a team who has your back.
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We offer full on the job training and a comprehensive induction program
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Regular team meetings with guest speakers and supervision
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Dedicated Practice Lead to provide you on the job support
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We make it our mission to ensure you have all of the information and training available to be able to excel at your job.
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We love what we do, and we want you to feel the same...




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The role
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To support people in their day-to-day living, ensuring that they have maximum opportunities to build their capacity to develop independent living skills and develop socially valued lives/roles and natural connections. Support workers will be clear that their skilled engagement with participants is concerned with generating quality roles for the people they support by taking a 'walk alongside' approach to the support they provide rather than a 'doing for' approach. They will provide opportunities for choice, self-advocacy and participation in matters relating to the home as well as facilitating access to community services and facilities. To support the participant with all aspects of everyday living – personal care, washing, cleaning, laundry, preparing and cooking meals, shopping and attending appointments.
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Preference given to applicants who:
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Are reliable and able to commit to their role.
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Are good decent humans who are committed to making a difference.
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Have an eye for detail and show initiative.
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Have prior experience working with complex participants.
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Have at least 20 hours available per week to commit to the role and are open to doing the occasional overnight (although this can be negotiated for the right person)
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Have a car with full comprehensive insurance and a VIC driver's license.
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Must possess reliable personal transport with comprehensive insurance coverage as this is an essential requirement for the role.
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Australian work authorisation is required for this position.
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VSSS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

📌 Disability Support Worker (Bendigo)
🏢 Victorian Specialist Support Services Pty.
📍 Bendigo