30 Oct
|
Aruma
|
Australia
Support Worker | Casual, Home and Living - Seaford, VIC
About Us:
At Aruma, we champion diversity, inclusion, and human rights. Our mission is to empower individuals to live the life they choose, with dignity and respect. As a BRAVE organization: Bold, Respectful, Accountable, Valuing Teamwork, and striving for Excellence—we’re proud to be trailblazers in the disability support sector.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and person-centred Support Worker to provide dedicated support to a participant living in Seaford, Victoria.
This role focuses on supporting one individual to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life while promoting choice, dignity, inclusion, and human rights. You will build a strong qualified relationship with the participant, supporting their daily living activities, community participation, health and wellbeing, and personal goals.
The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, patience, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to empowering people with disability to achieve the life they want and choose.
What You'll Do
Person-Centred Support
- Provide individualized support tailored to the participant's needs, preferences, goals, and aspirations.
- Promote independence, self-determination, and informed decision-making.
- Support the participant to engage in activities of interest and maintain meaningful relationships.
- Encourage active participation in daily routines and community life.
- Respect the participant's rights, privacy, dignity, cultural background, and personal choices.
Personal Care and Daily Living Support
- Assist with personal care tasks as required, including showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene support.
- Support meal preparation and healthy eating practices.
- Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a secure home environment.
- Encourage and develop independent living skills wherever possible.
Safety and Compliance
- Follow all organizational policies, NDIS Practice Standards, and relevant legislation.
- Maintain a safe working workplace for yourself and the participant.
- Report any concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or risks to wellbeing.
- Participate in mandatory training and professional development activities.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
- We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to apply.
- Your experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours is highly desirable
- You are eager to learn and willing to provide compassionate personal care.
- Creating relationships and fostering inclusion comes naturally to you.
- You believe everyone deserves access to a full and joyful life.
- You are willing to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check.
- You have a valid driver’s license and an insured car to support people on their adventures.
What Do You Get From Working With Us?
Making a Real Difference
- Build meaningful relationships while providing dedicated one-on-one support.
- Empower people with disability to achieve their goals, exercise choice, and participate fully in their communities.
- Be part of an organisation committed to human rights, inclusion, and positive outcomes.
Ongoing Learning and Career Development
- Access to mandatory and role-specific training programs.
- Opportunities to develop skills in disability support, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.
- Support to obtain or complete relevant qualifications, including Certificate III and Certificate IV studies where applicable.
- Career progression opportunities within one of Australia's leading disability support organisations.
Our Commitment
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