CASUAL SUPPORT WORKER Waratah | Aintree VIC 3336 | Melbourne & Designated Service

Areas Company: Waratah

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Aintree, VIC 3336

Start: Immediately

Industry: Community Services & Development – Aged & Disability

- Support Work Type: NDIS Support

ABOUT WARATAH

Waratah is seeking caring, reliable and motivated Casual Support Workers to support NDIS participants in Aintree and other designated service locations in Melbourne and surrounding areas. We are looking for people who are passionate about providing person-centred support, promoting independence and helping people with disability achieve their individual goals. Applicants who are based in or can reliably travel to Aintree and other required service locations, have adaptable availability and can commit to ongoing casual shifts are encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide person-centred support in accordance with individual support plans.
- Assist participants with daily living activities, personal care where required, and community access.
- Support participants to develop and maintain independence.
- Build respectful and professional relationships with participants and their families or support networks.
- Follow organisational policies, procedures and relevant NDIS requirements.
- Maintain accurate shift notes, records and other required documentation.
- Communicate effectively with the support team and management.
- Promote participants’ dignity, privacy, choice, safety and wellbeing.
- Report incidents, risks and changes in participants’ needs promptly.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be caring, respectful, patient and compassionate; reliable, punctual and responsible; and a good communicator with a positive attitude.



Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible for casual shifts, and travel reliably to required service areas. Previous disability support or NDIS experience is desirable. Applicants with relevant transferable skills and a willingness to learn are also encouraged to apply.

STUDENT QUALIFICATION ENCOURAGED

- 3rd Year Nursing students are encouraged to apply.
- 2nd Year Bachelor of Social Work students are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with relevant completed qualifications, equivalent study or transferable support skills may also be considered, subject to role and participant requirements.

VISA ELIGIBILITY AND WORK AVAILABILITY

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights and be able to meet the requirements of the available casual shifts. Waratah prefers applicants who can demonstrate long-term work availability, ideally with at least three years of visa validity remaining where applicable. Visa status and work conditions will be verified during recruitment. This preference is subject to applicable Australian employment, immigration and anti-discrimination laws. Student visa holders may apply if they can legally undertake the offered work and comply with all applicable visa conditions.

MALE SUPPORT WORKER PREFERENCE

Waratah welcomes applications from both male and female Support Workers.



Some participants may have a preference for male Support Workers based on their individual support needs and personal preferences. Male applicants are therefore encouraged to apply for shifts where these requirements are relevant.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Evidence of Australian work rights.
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check, where required.
- Relevant qualifications, such as a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support, Disability or an equivalent qualification, where required.
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle, where required for the shift.
- First Aid and CPR certification, where required.
- A Working with Children Check or National Police Check, where applicable.
- References and other relevant compliance documentation.
- All screening and compliance requirements will be confirmed before employment or placement in a participant-facing role.

WHAT WE OFFER

Immediate-start casual employment opportunities. Work opportunities in Aintree VIC 3336 and other designated Melbourne service locations. A supportive team environment. Meaningful work that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Opportunities to develop skills and experience in the disability support sector.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining: Relevant experience and qualifications or current course of study. Current suburb or preferred work locations. Weekly availability and preferred shift times. Relevant screening checks and certifications. Current Australian work rights and any applicable work restrictions.

Email your resume to : [email protected]

Pay: $34.44 – $52.82 per hour

Work Location: In person

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