16 Oct
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Advance Support Co
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Croydon
16 Oct
Advance Support Co
Croydon
Advance Support Co. | Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne
Where Care and Compassion Meet
About Advance Support Co.
Advance Support Co. is an NDIS registered provider specialising in personalised in-home support, community access and supported independent living for people with disabilities and complex support needs.
We are a small, caring and family-oriented organisation that values quality of care, consistency and meaningful relationships. We pride ourselves on providing flexible, individualised support that promotes independence, dignity and quality of life.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and proactive Community Access & Active Support Worker to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with neurological conditions and complex physical support needs, with a strong understanding of active support and engaging participants in their home environment.
This role involves more than providing supervision or companionship. You will actively encourage and support participants to take part in everyday activities at home and in the community, helping them maintain their skills, exercise choice and participate as fully as possible in their daily lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personalised community access and social support.
- Implement active support strategies to encourage participation in daily activities.
- Support participants to engage in their home workplace, including household tasks, hobbies, meal preparation and meaningful daily routines.
- Support people with neurological conditions, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and other neurological disabilities.
- Encourage independence and participation at each person's individual ability level.
- Support participants to access outings, appointments, recreational activities and community events.
- Build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with participants.
- Follow individual support plans, health care plans and safety procedures.
- Complete accurate case notes and communicate effectively with the team.
- Promote dignity, choice, inclusion and quality of life.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting people with neurological conditions and complex physical support needs.
- Understands and has practical experience implementing active support.
- Is confident engaging participants in meaningful activities within their home and community environments.
- Can identify opportunities to encourage participation rather than completing tasks on behalf of participants unnecessarily.
- Is patient, observant, compassionate and proactive.
- Understands person-centred support and promotes dignity, choice and independence.
- Has strong communication and documentation skills.
- Can work independently while contributing positively to a small team.
- Holds a current driver's licence and has reliable transport.
- Holds, or is willing to obtain, an NDIS Worker Screening Check and current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Available to work a min of 4 shifts per week and be flexible.
- Greek and Thai Speaking support workers please apply.
Previous experience in disability support, dementia care, Huntington’s disease or other neurological conditions is highly regarded.
Why Join Advance Support Co.?
- Work within a supportive, family-oriented team.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with neurological disabilities.
- Build lasting relationships with participants.
- Be part of an organisation that prioritises quality of care over quantity.
- Access ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills.
Location: Eastern suburbs of Melbourne
Employment: Casual or part-time opportunities, depending on experience and participant needs.
If you are passionate about supporting people with neurological disabilities to remain active, engaged and involved in their daily lives, both at home and in the community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.
Pay: $40.96 – $57.35 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
📌 Experienced Community Access Support Worker (Croydon)
🏢 Advance Support Co
📍 Croydon